The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has ramped up efforts against energy theft across its network.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Busolami Tunwase, announcing a partnership with the Special Investigation and Prosecution Task Force on Electricity Offences (SIPETO) to “identify, investigate, and prosecute individuals involved in energy theft.”
According to the statement, acting Managing Director/CEO, Francis Agoha, emphasised the company’s zero-tolerance stance on energy theft, highlighting the severe consequences for
“Energy theft is a significant challenge that impacts our ability to provide reliable service to our customers. We are intensifying our efforts through partnerships like this to ensure that those who engage in such practices face the full force of the law.
“Between January and October 2024, IBEDC recorded over 8,000 cases of energy theft, including meter bypass and illegal meter…