Local vigilante groups in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have successfully foiled an attempted robbery targeting the newly installed 132KVA power substation located at Temidire/Ajeja along the Ikirun Road axis of the town. The incident occurred when suspected robbers, armed with dangerous weapons and electrical tools, invaded the facility in an attempt to vandalise and steal critical components of the power installation.
Swift Intervention by Vigilantes
According to community sources, the suspects had already commenced their operation before members of the local vigilante groups, acting on a tip-off, stormed the area and disrupted the mission. Upon sighting the vigilante operatives, the hoodlums reportedly fled the scene, narrowly escaping arrest. However, they abandoned some of the tools and equipment brought for the operation.
A member of the vigilante group, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident and praised the swift intervention of the local security outfit, which prevented what could have caused major damage to the power infrastructure.
Official Response and Concerns
Following the incident, some chiefs from the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso visited the substation to obtain first-hand information on the attempted vandalism and assess the situation. Officials of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) from the Ganmo transmission station, where the Temidire power station is expected to be connected, also visited the facility after receiving reports of the attempted attack.
The incident has heightened concerns over the security of critical national infrastructure amid rising cases of vandalism and attacks on public utilities across the country. The successful prevention of this robbery underscores the importance of community-based security initiatives in protecting vital assets.
