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Company Laments Increased Equipment Vandalism
The management of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has raised alarm over increased rate of vandalism of its equipment in many parts of Lagos State.
The cases of vandalism, which had initially reduced after the conviction of two vandals, who were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment, had assumed a wider dimension in the last six months, a statement from the company on Wednesday indicated.
During this period, a total of 69 distribution transformer substations were vandalised and various electrical items were stolen from stations, thereby throwing the communities being supplied from the stations into darkness, the firm explained.
It said, “The socio-economic effect of this act of sabotage is high. Apart from throwing communities into darkness, the cost of replacing vandalised equipment is colossal and the management can no longer bear such cost.
“The company spent over N20 million to replace the equipment in the vandalised substations. This amount would have been better expended on new projects for network expansion.”
The firm advised Community Development Associations and other well-meaning community members to be at alert and assist in curbing vandalism of electrical equipment within their locality, while also seeking the continued support of the police, State Security Service and other security agencies in putting an end to vandalism of electrical equipment.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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