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The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, Otunba-Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, on Monday, December 1st, 2025, hosted senior security officials of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) at the Council Secretariat, Agbowa, in an emergency meeting aimed at tackling the recurring sabotage of critical electricity installations across the Epe Division.
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Eko Hot Blog reports that the IKEDC delegation was led by the Chief Security Officer, Mr. Asaju Babatunde, accompanied by the Physical Security Manager, Mr. Paul Airoboman.
They were received by the Vice-Chairman, Alhaji Wasiu Oluwole Dehinsilu; Leader of the House, Hon. Hassan Mustapha Owolabi; and the Chief of Staff, Hon. Jayesimi Ibraheem Abiodun.
Expressing deep concern over the persistent destruction of power cables serving communities within the division, Chairman Anomo described the attacks as “deliberate attempts to cripple socio-economic activities and plunge the entire Epe Federal Constituency into prolonged darkness.”
He highlighted several measures already initiated by the Council, including improved surveillance and the continuous deployment of the Joint Security Taskforce.
According to him, resolving the crisis will require a “strong, coordinated partnership between government authorities and IKEDC.”
Representing the power distribution company, IKEDC CSO, Mr. Asaju Babatunde, noted that recent incidents reflect a shift from typical vandalism to calculated sabotage.
“The perpetrators now cause technical faults and later cut the cables without stealing them,” he stated.
“This pattern shows that we are dealing with saboteurs, not vandals, and it requires joint action to uncover their motives and stop them.”
Mr. Babatunde also emphasized the need for stronger deterrence, explaining that previous cases were often prosecuted at magistrate courts, where penalties were mild.
“Under the new Electricity Act, sabotage of electricity infrastructure attracts up to 15 years imprisonment and must be prosecuted at the High Court,” he said. “This is a major turning point in enforcement.”
The meeting featured extensive deliberations and concluded with the adoption of collaborative strategies to protect power installations, enhance surveillance systems, and strengthen community-based intelligence.
Chairman Anomo further confirmed that Epe Local Government and Eredo LCDA have aligned with the division-wide plan to address the menace comprehensively.
Reaffirming his commitment, the Executive Chairman stated that his administration remains resolute in safeguarding public infrastructure, restoring stable electricity, and ensuring that perpetrators face stringent legal consequences.
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