Blackout: Vandalism Of Transformer Leaves DSC Residents In The Dark

Residents of Delta Steel Township, Sector ‘F’ in the Udu council area of Delta state, have decried vandalism of electricity facilities in the neighbourhood by hoodlums following years of power outages.

The residents of Ikot-Abasi Street in particular, who woke up to their vandalised power transformer on Sunday morning, expressed worry over the development, calling on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to come to their aid and ensure the restoration of electricity to their homes.

They disclosed that cables and other electricity facilities in the area were stolen now and then because of the 10 years of blackouts in the area.

“We have not had electricity in this area for 10 years now. So these thieves come into the township in the dead of the night and vandalize the transformers, steal the cables, and whatever else they can lay hands on.

“Last night’s incident, you can see the part left in the sack, probably they planned to come get it tonight. They went away with some part of it. We are going to find a way to keep these until hope comes our way and the light is restored,” Efemona Dickson, one of the residents and DSC pensioners said.

Another resident and pensioner, Lucky, who also bemoaned the incident called on the government and other relevant authorities to help them.

“We beg President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to help us. They should not forget this person. We don’t have anyone else to cry to. If nothing is done, all the electricity facilities will be gone before we know it. Please, our President and Governor should give order for the light problem to be fixed,” he urged.