Transformer Vandal Sentenced to Two Years in Edo
Abubakar Dauda was sentenced to two years in prison by the Oredo Magistrate Court II on August 4, 2026, after pleading guilty to a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. The charges stemmed from his vandalism of a 200KVA transformer owned by BEDC Electricity Plc, located in the Amusement Park area of Benin City, Edo State.
Dauda was arrested on July 12, 2026, and subsequently arraigned on July 14, 2026, before being remanded in custody pending trial. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Dauda's actions plunged over 700 households into prolonged darkness and hardship.
The presiding Chief Magistrate, C.E. Oghuma, found him guilty based on the evidence presented, including the value of the vandalized assets.
Following the conviction, Evelyn Gbiwen, the Head of Branding and Corporate Communications at BEDC, praised the court's decision, emphasizing the importance of holding vandals accountable for their actions.
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