Shock as thieves steal newly procured transformer in Ekiti

Tension erupted in the Toluwani community along Shepherd Road, Ado Ekiti, after residents woke up to discover that their newly installed transformer had been vandalised and critical cables stolen.The incident, which reportedly occurred in the dead of night, sparked outrage among residents who trooped out in protest and blocked the major road, briefly disrupting traffic flow in the area.Speaking during the demonstration, Chairman of the Landlord Association, Mr. Adeyinka Egbeyemi, said the community had endured complete blackout for 15 years.According to him, “the transformer that was vandalized was bought through donations from residents of the community.”Another resident, Mr. Fakiyesi Gbenga, expressed worry over the financial setback the theft had caused, noting that the residents had made huge sacrifices to fund the project. He said, “over twenty million naira was contributed to procure the transformer that was vandalized,” and appealed to the state government to urgently intervene.Residents lamented that the theft dashed their hopes of enjoying electricity barely weeks after the transformer was installed through communal effort.Chairman of Ado Central LCDA, Mr. Toyin Ojo, visited the scene and sympathised with the affected residents, assuring them that the government would ensure the transformer was replaced.He also urged the protesters to “remove all planks used to block the road in the interest of peace,” promising swift government action.

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