{
  "id": 17103565,
  "title": "Ossiomo Power alleges N100m facility vandalism, accuses Edo Police of double standards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/ossiomo-power-alleges-n100m-facility-vandalism-accuses-edo-police-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T18:04:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/29/ossiomo-power-alleges-n100m-facility-vandalism-accuses-edo-police-of-double-standards/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ossiomo Power Company, situated in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, has reported significant concerns over the alleged destruction of its facilities, with the total value of stolen equipment surpassing N100 million. The company has accused the Edo State Police Command of exhibiting double standards in addressing its complaints, stating that such issues were not given sufficient attention, while the police took action against the company under other circumstances. In a statement released to journalists in Benin City, Ossiomo Power alleged that their reports of theft and vandalism of high-value equipment were met with ridicule, and often dismissed. The statement further alleged that the police had failed to take appropriate action despite multiple reports of destruction, vandalism, and theft of company equipment. The market value of the allegedly stolen electrical equipment, which was stolen from the company's premises between September 2025 and September 2026, exceeded N100 million. In November 2025, the company reported the vandalism of its 33kV lines, with three lengths of 15-meter, 185mm XLPE cables. The police CID in Benin City were informed, but no action has been taken since then. Another incident occurred on September 23, 2026, where staff members of Jiangsu Communication Clean Energy Technology Co. Ltd, CCETC, along with hired thugs, vandalized the company's cables and conductors in daylight. The company claimed that some of the alleged perpetrators were CCETC staff members and their associates, while others were unidentified individuals. The theft was reported to the police, but the company alleged that no meaningful action was taken. The management also expressed concern over the recovery of some of the allegedly stolen equipment from the Ologbo Division of the Edo State Police Command days after the theft, which was then released to the company. The company highlighted the absence of arrests or questioning related to the incidents, yet revealed that some suspected armed thieves who attempted to force their way into the company's IPP2 plant were arrested while attempting to steal cables. One suspect was shot and injured during the incident, but the police officer who fired the shot was subsequently arrested and detained. Ossiomo Power expressed disappointment in the arrest, deeming it unnecessary, given the company's perception that the Edo State Police Command appears to be working against their interests.",
  "summary": "The management of Ossiomo Power Company, located in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, has raised the alarm over the alleged vandalism and theft of its facilities, putting the value of the stolen equipment at more than N100 million. The company also accused the Edo State Police Command of alleged double standards in […] Ossiomo Power alleges N100m facility vandalism, accuses…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}