Some parts of Golf Course Estate, GRA, Enugu has been thrown into darkness following the carting away of some items from the transformer by vandals.
The affected areas – Omeje Close, Choice Hotel down to Holy Spirit roundabout has been in darkness for more than one week now following the vandalization of their transformer in the early hours of Monday, 16th September, 2019.
When contacted by Journalist101, the spokesperson for Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Mr. Emeka Eze said they are aware of the situation and that the distribution company is doing all within their power to restore power to the area.
“I wish to state that Enugu Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) is aware of the situation and is doing everything possible to replace the vandalised components of the transformer and restore power supply to customers.
“The affected customers are served by ‘Golf 2’ transformer, which was vandalised about a week ago, and there are procedures that need to be observed before we can replace and restore any vandalised transformer…and that we are currently doing.”
Also in his reaction via email, Mr. Eze decried the continued destruction of electrical installations in that part of the state and enjoined members of the public to do their part in securing the electrical installations in their area.
“It is also important to note that not quite long, two of our transformers (Golf 4 and Golf 5) within the same area were vandalised, and these have since been replaced.
“Vandalism is a big challenge impacting on the quality of service to our customers and we are concerned with the rising trend within Golf Estate. We therefore appeal to customers to be more vigilant, protect these installations from vandals, and not allow them to be attacked. It costs us (EEDC) money to fix these installations once they are attacked, and our customers are also inconvenienced once this happens..and we are not happy about it.”
