By; BUHARI B. BELLO, Jos
The Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council, Shehu Bala Usman has condemned in strong terms the illegal relocation of Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) transformers, power poles and lines leading to the loss of innocent lives in the area.
According to the chairman, the attitude of these unscrupulous elements who connive with JEDC staff to relocate these transformers to enable them expand their houses and business premises is inhumane, condemnable and a crime against humanity.
He appealed to the relevant authorities, especially the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) to investigate the alleged act of sabotage and bring the perpetrators to justice in order to serve as deterrent to others.
He urged members of the public to report people indulging in such act of illegality to the relevant authorities in order not to endanger lives of citizens.
The chairman advised relevant authorities to as a matter of urgency, embark on an inspection exercise to apprehend those who indulge in the illegal exercise endangering the lives of others for selfish reasons.
He used the occasion to sympathise with the families of those who lost their loved ones as a result of the unfortunate incident and prayed for the repose of their souls.
