Ikeja Electric Plc has announced the successful conviction of three persons involved in tampering with its power distribution infrastructure in Lagos State.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Okotie.
They were tried and sentenced by magistrate courts in the state for acts of vandalism and theft of electrical assets owned by the utility company.
On May 5, 2025, the Magistrate Court in Ikorodu convicted Adegbite Jamiu for damaging a transformer supplying electricity to the Igboye community.
Jamiu faced a three-count charge of conspiracy, unlawful damage, and theft.
He pleaded guilty and received a six-month prison sentence, with the terms to run concurrently from the date of his arrest.
His arrest was facilitated by a community member who reported the incident to the police.
In another development, a magistrate court in Ogba, Ikeja, on May 7, 2025, sentenced Jeremiah Chukwuemeka and Joshua Udeh to one year imprisonment each.
They were found guilty of stealing cables from a transformer located on Sobo Arobiodu Street in Ikeja GRA.
Arrested on August 15, 2024, both men were charged with conspiracy, theft, willful damage to public infrastructure, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. They also pleaded guilty and were convicted accordingly.
Mr Babatunde Osadare, Chief Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Officer of Ikeja Electric, while commenting on the court rulings, commended the judiciary and law enforcement agencies for their prompt action.
He emphasized the importance of safeguarding electrical infrastructure and encouraged continued community vigilance.
“These convictions reinforce our commitment to protecting our infrastructure and ensuring reliable electricity distribution to our customers. We appreciate the efforts of the judiciary and law enforcement agencies and urge community members to remain vigilant, report any suspicious activities to the authorities, and avoid taking the law into your hands,”; Osadare stated.
