‘EMPTY BARRELS’ – OTTI DISMISSES UZOR KALU, ORJI, IKPEAZU OPPOSITION GANG-UP. (PHOTO)

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 ‘Empty barrels’ – Otti dismisses Uzor Kalu, Orji, Ikpeazu opposition gang-up Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged Abians to disregard recent remarks by some leaders of the opposition in the state. Governor Otti who was speaking on Saturday at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuoriehi, Umuahia North LGA, during the dedication of the church building, said that those who are gathering against him were the same people that failed to develop the state in the past. Otti was reacting to an alliance formed against his re-election by former Abia governors Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji and Okezie Ikpeazu. The governor slammed the opposition members for pursuing personal interest above the collective development of Abia, declaring that every gathering they are making against him would collapse. He said, “Pastor Uguru made reference to the noise that you may have been hearing in the last few days. “I want us to just dismiss it as noise, you know, and it’s always the empty barrel that makes...

MAN ELECTROCUTED TRYING TO STEAL TRANSFORMER PARTS IN OSUN.(PHOTO).


 Man electrocuted trying to steal transformer parts in Osun


A suspected vandal (name not given) has been electrocuted, while making attempt to steal components of a transformer at 500KVA substation in Ede town, Osun State.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Regional Communication and Branding Officer, Kikelomo Owoeye, on behalf of the Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc, Osun Region, obtained on Friday.

Owoeye further explained that the vandal had attacked the transformer located at Baba Abiye prayer mountain late on Wednesday.

But unfortunately, he got injured in the process and fell beside the transformer but was discovered seriously injured the following morning by a resident, who alerted others in the neighborhood.

The statement read in parts, “The suspected vandal was electrocuted during the act and was later discovered by a concerned resident the following morning.

“He was promptly taken to Alpha Hospital by the police while an accomplice was apprehended and taken into the police custody.”

Commenting further on the incident, IBEDC condemned the act, adding that, “Vandalism poses grave risks to lives, undermines public safety, and disrupts power supply to communities.

“We commend the vigilance and prompt action of the local residents and urge the public to remain alert.

“We encourage residents to report any suspicious activity or infractions, including energy theft, meter tampering, and vandalism, through the appropriate channels. Together, we can safeguard our infrastructure and ensure a more reliable electricity supply.”

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