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Energy Theft: IBEDC, SIPETO Strategise On Criminals

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) is deploying measures to combat energy theft across its network, including strategic collaboration with partners.
In liaison with the Special Investigation and Prosecution Task Force on Electricity Offences (SIPETO), it is set to identify, investigate, and prosecute individuals involved in stealing power.
This was contained in statement released on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Busolami Tunwase.
The statement quoted the firm’s acting Managing Director, Francis Agoha, as stating that it had recorded over 8,000 cases of energy theft, including meter bypass and tampering, between January and October 2024
Stating that offenders would be caught and prosecuted, he expressed the confidence that the collaboration with SIPET would help make this possible.
“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.
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r“Between January and October 2024, IBEDC recorded over 8,000 cases of energy theft, including meter bypass and illegal meter tampering, resulting in financial losses totaling hundreds of millions of naira.”
“Our partnership with the Special Investigation and Prosecution Task Force is crucial.
“It not only enhances our capacity to detect and prosecute offenders but also sends a strong message that energy theft will not be tolerated.
“This undermines the integrity of our operations and deprives us of resources needed to improve service delivery”, he stated.