The Management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has reclaimed the vandalized electricity cables recovered by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies in a significant breakthrough against infrastructure sabotage.
AEDC, in a statement on Tuesday said, the formal handover, led by FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, and represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Operations, Ishaku Sharu, underscores the unwavering commitment of security agencies to protecting critical power assets and ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply.
The statement said the recovery follows coordinated security operations aimed at cracking down on vandalism and illegal activities that threaten electricity distribution across the FCT and its environs.
The company commended the swift action of the police, emphasizing that such collaborative efforts were crucial in safeguarding national infrastructure and enhancing power reliability.
The statement quoted the AEDC’s Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Chijioke Okwuokenye, to have expressed deep appreciation to the security agencies for their relentless efforts while reaffirming the company’s zero-tolerance stance on vandalism.
“We commend the FCT Police Command and other security operatives for their unwavering dedication in recovering these vandalized cables. This successful operation serves as a powerful message that acts of sabotage will not go unpunished. Vandalism is not just a crime against AEDC—it is an attack on our communities, depriving homes, businesses, and critical services of power. AEDC will not relent in its fight against such criminal acts.”
Engr. Okwuokenye, according to the statement, further highlighted the far-reaching consequences of infrastructure vandalism, urging collective action from all stakeholders.
“Vandalism and power theft are not just crimes against AEDC; they are crimes against the progress of our nation. These acts plunge communities into darkness, disrupt livelihoods, and impose heavy financial burdens on all. We will pursue every legal measure to bring perpetrators to justice and call on community leaders, residents, and all stakeholders to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.”
