TWO ARRESTED OVER TRANSFORMER DAMAGE IN ANAMBRA

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged vandalisation of a transformer at the Urunkpuke Distribution Substation in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.

FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the arrests, identifying the suspects as Nonso Okolodile and Emeka Onyeugwo, both from Nimo.

According to the company, the suspects were arrested by members of the Nimo Vigilante Group after the company’s Feeder Manager reported the alleged vandalism.

The suspects were subsequently taken to the Nimo Divisional Police Station for preliminary investigation. The company also requested that they be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka for further investigation.

Tools allegedly used in the vandalism and parts of the damaged equipment were recovered from the scene.

FirstPower said the incident affected a critical electricity distribution asset serving residents in the area.

The company disclosed that 73 major cases of vandalism involving its electricity infrastructure had been recorded across Anambra between January and September 2026.

It urged residents and community leaders to report suspicious activities around transformers, substations, poles and cables to the authorities.

The company said it would continue working with security agencies and community groups to protect electricity infrastructure.