{
  "id": 13455904,
  "title": "Power Outage: Monarch Calls for Community Action Against Vandalism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/power-outage-monarch-calls-for-community-action-against-vandalism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T15:49:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/power-outages-monarch-calls-for-community-action-against-vandalism/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Benue State stakeholders have criticized the theft and destruction of electricity infrastructure, attributing prolonged power outages and inadequate electricity supply to the issue. Dr Elaigwu Odogbo John, representing the Och’Idoma, highlighted the chronic problems of low voltage, load shedding, and urged prompt bill payments, ending energy theft, and meter bypass. The destructive activities, he warned, were undermining power supply and economic development in the state. John suggested the formation of Community Electricity Committees and a Direct Liaison Desk between the traditional institution and Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED Plc) to enhance communication and protect electricity infrastructure. The head of corporate communication for JED Plc, Saratu Aliyu Dauda, stated the company was committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through feedback and network expansion. However, some customers faced dissatisfaction with the quality of electricity supply and billing. The Managing Director/CEO of JED Plc, Engr. Sediko Douka, assured customers of the company's dedication to responsiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement.",
  "summary": "Stakeholders in Benue State have decried the persistent theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure, blaming the development for prolonged power outages and poor electricity supply, particularly in parts of the state. They spoke at a Customer Consultative Forum organised by the Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED Plc) in Makurdi as part of activities marking the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}