The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc has suspended its staff arrested by the Osun State Police Command in connection with the alleged vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Ikirun, Osun State.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Coordinating Head, Corporate Services, Angela Olanrewaju.
Olanrewaju said IBEDC would fully support the Nigeria Police Force in the ongoing investigation to ensure a thorough, transparent and impartial process.
“Staff members implicated in the matter have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.
“The company is fully cooperating with the Nigeria Police Force in the ongoing investigation and supports efforts to ensure a thorough, transparent and impartial process,” Olanrewaju said.
“IBEDC will take appropriate internal disciplinary action in line with its policies and applicable laws. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards vandalism, theft of electricity infrastructure and all forms of unethical or criminal conduct,” she added.
Olanrewaju noted that vandalism of electricity infrastructure had become a growing concern in recent times, with significant consequences for electricity supply, customers, communities and the company.
“IBEDC has consistently raised concerns about the increasing incidence of vandalism and the damage it causes to critical electricity assets, resulting in prolonged outages, service disruptions and avoidable inconvenience to customers,” Olanrewaju said.
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