Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has once again reiterated its firm commitment to eradicating vandalism, energy theft, and all forms of illegal electricity connections within its operational network.
This renewed stance comes as the company recently secured two criminal convictions and arraigned two additional suspects as part of its ongoing legal campaign across Lagos and Ogun States.
According to Babatunde Lasaki, General Manager of Corporate Communications and Strategy at EKEDC, several legal actions initiated in 2024 and early 2025 have begun yielding tangible outcomes.
He stressed that EKEDC will not relent in its pursuit of individuals or groups who engage in tampering with power infrastructure, assuring the public that such offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
On March 13, 2025, the Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, presided over by Hon. A.O. Alagbon, found Christopher Osayi guilty of the deliberate destruction of electricity infrastructure in Lekki Phase 1. Osayi was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment based on a single count charge.
This conviction underscores EKEDC’s unyielding resolve to protect vital infrastructure and enforce accountability. Commenting on the ruling, Lasaki described acts of vandalism and electricity theft as economic sabotage that pose a serious threat to stable power distribution across the region.
In a separate case, the Magistrates’ Court in Ajah, presided over by Hon. Alao Maimuna, sentenced David Ndueso, a former security guard, to three months in prison. Ndueso was apprehended while attempting to steal a 600-meter cable from EKEDC’s storage facility on January 19, 2025. The conviction was based on two theft-related charges.
This ruling reflects EKEDC’s strict internal security policies and reinforces its zero-tolerance policy on both external and internal misconduct.
Further expanding on its efforts, EKEDC announced the arraignment of two additional suspects—Babatunde Opeyemi and Idowu Raji—on charges related to the vandalisation of a 100kVA transformer situated along Herbert Macaulay Way in Yaba, Lagos. The case, currently before Hon. Shitta at the Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, has been adjourned until June 25, 2025.
“These continuous attacks on our infrastructure not only damage critical assets but also severely disrupt our ability to deliver consistent and reliable electricity to our customers,” Lasaki stated.
As part of its strategy to safeguard power installations, EKEDC has called on the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activities around power facilities. This includes illegal meter bypasses, cable theft, and tampering with transformers. Reports can be submitted via the company’s established whistle-blower channels.
“We remain grateful for the unwavering support of our customers, community leaders, and security agencies,” Lasaki noted. “Their collaboration plays a vital role in the protection of our infrastructure and is essential in achieving our goal of delivering uninterrupted and high-quality power supply.”
EKEDC reaffirmed its ongoing investment in advanced technology, infrastructure, and community engagement as part of a broad strategy to combat electricity theft and vandalism. The company issued a stern warning that anyone found guilty of such acts will face full legal consequences without exception.
“Our mission is to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable power supply that enhances the quality of life across the communities we serve,” Lasaki concluded.