Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) is pleased to announce several successful convictions in vandalism cases across its franchise area, denoting the company’s continued commitment in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and the judiciary in the fight against vandalism.
In January 2025, KEDCO secured a significant victory when four individuals, Abdullahi Isa, Usman Abdullahi, Mustapha Ya’u, and Nazifi Ali, were convicted at Court 23, Nomansland, in the case of CoP versus Usman Abdullahi and 6 others for vandalism and receiving stolen property. The sentences ranged from 6 to 22 months imprisonment, with fines and compensation payments to KEDCO totalling ₦900,000.
Also, on 20th February 2025, the Chief Magistrate Court in Dutse, Jigawa State, delivered a judgment in the case of CoP versus Ukashatu Auwal who was found guilty of vandalising aluminium conductor along kasokole road, Ringim, Jigawa State and sentenced to 1 year imprisonment or a fine of N100,000.00, along with a compensation payment of N300,000.00 to KEDCO.
Speaking on the development, the Managing Director/CEO, Abubakar Yusuf, commended the Chief Magistrate and expressed his strong support for the judgment against individuals involved in the vandalisation of electrical infrastructure within the KEDCO network.
“We welcome this judgment as a crucial step toward protecting our power infrastructure.” “The persistent problem of vandalism has been a major challenge for KEDCO and the entire power sector, causing power outages and huge financial losses. These rulings are a testament to our collective commitment to eradicating these crimes,” he said.
“KEDCO remains dedicated to serving the people of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States, and with the support of the judiciary and security forces, we are confident of surmounting these challenges and continue to deliver efficient services to our valued customers,” he added.
The MD/CEO, however, called for swift and stringent judgements on other pending vandalism cases at the Magistrate Court, Dutse, against one Adamu Addani, who was arrested on 24th February 2025 by the diligent police team of Yankwashi Division and charged to the Court.
Other pending cases are against Abdulrahman Bello at Magistrate Court 86 Hajj Camp Kano and Abdullahi Ibrahim and five others at Magistrate Court VI Katsina, all with hearings scheduled for later dates in March 2025.
Yusuf further reassured customers and stakeholders of KEDCO’s commitment to providing a reliable and uninterrupted power supply despite the prevailing challenges.
In a statement Signed by
Sani Bala Sani Head, Corporate Communication also encouraged the public to report any suspicious activity related to electricity infrastructure to the authorities, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in safeguarding these infrastructures.
