Over 80 Transformers Vandalised in 10 Days Jos DisCo Reports
The management of Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) has reported that over 80 transformers within its franchise areas were vandalised and looted during a recent power outage that affected northern Nigeria. The company also highlighted the theft of critical cables that supply power to several communities, with Plateau State being the most severely impacted.
Eng. Hamisu Wakili Jigawa, Chief Technical Officer at JED, disclosed these developments to *Daily Trust* on Friday, revealing the scale of the damage and its impact on the region’s power supply. He described the situation as “quite challenging,” noting the serious disruption caused by the theft and vandalism.
“The level of vandalism is too much. Some lines are entirely vandalised,” Eng. Jigawa said. “Aluminum conductors feeding some communities were entirely removed. We have about 213 kV lines that were completely out of service for several days. It was only yesterday that we were able to restore the last one.”
He further explained that in some cases, vandals removed all components of the transformers, including oil and coils, leaving behind only empty tanks. “We have lost a lot of distribution assets, especially transformers and cables,” he added.
The technical officer also emphasised the need for heightened community vigilance to prevent future attacks on critical infrastructure. “Vandalising these assets will continue to leave people in darkness,” Eng. Jigawa warned, calling on local residents to ensure better security for the electrical facilities.
The ongoing vandalism has posed a significant challenge to the smooth and efficient supply of electricity to affected communities, further exacerbating the region’s power crisis. Allow Me “suck” Your Breasts: Kinsman