- IBEDC prosecutes energy theft as it intensifies action against assaults and vandalism.
- Through more vigorous enforcement, IBEDC prosecutes energy theft and strengthens protection for its workforce.
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has stepped up its campaign against energy theft, vandalism, and attacks on its personnel. It has already secured several arrests and begun prosecution across its franchise. The company also continues to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure that offenders face the law.
In a statement released yesterday, IBEDC confirmed that it is taking legal action against Mrs Adebola Arowona of Oluyole Estate, Ibadan. Officials claim she assaulted an IBEDC employee and damaged the company’s operational vehicle during a routine inspection. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 15, 2025, when staff visited her property and found evidence of meter tampering and energy theft.
Eyewitnesses said Mrs Arowona resisted disconnection with the help of a middle-aged man believed to be her husband. She allegedly pushed an IBEDC technician off a ladder and slapped another worker. A viral video later showed her picking up a stone and smashing the windscreen of an IBEDC Hilux vehicle. Police officers have arrested her, and she now faces multiple charges in court. The man suspected to be her husband remains at large, and the police are searching for him.
IBEDC stated that it will pursue the case to its logical end. The company warned that such behaviour puts frontline workers at risk and threatens the stability of the electricity network. It added that prosecution will deter similar attacks and support lawful operations.
IBEDC has also concluded arrangements with the Special Investigation and Prosecution Taskforce on Electricity Offences (SIPTEO). Together, they plan to prosecute several individuals and organisations linked to energy theft. Those facing trial include Adesanya Nurudeen, Afiz Jimoh, Twins Innovatives Services, D.C. Hotel & Suites, Pick & Go Supermarket, Easy Mummy Eatery, Platinum & Embassy Hospital, Beehive Automobile, LADSOL Ventures, Forever Energy, and G-Unit Hotel, all located in the Osun region. Other cases are already scheduled for hearings in courts across the IBEDC franchise.
The company expressed concern over the rising cases of energy theft, vandalism, and assaults on its staff. IBEDC reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on all unauthorised activities affecting its network. It also called for stronger community cooperation, stressing that collective support remains vital. The company pledged continued collaboration with security agencies and community leaders while investing in infrastructure that improves service delivery across its coverage area.