•Residents cry out for help as marauders take advantage of blackout”
The Alaguntan Community in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State has been plunged into darkness for six months, leaving residents vulnerable to attacks from marauders who operate under the cover of darkness. The prolonged power outage has also grounded businesses and other activities that rely on electricity.
“We have been living in darkness for six months, and it’s like living in a war zone,” said Mr. Alade Ayodeji Oyekunle, Secretary of the Alaguntan Community Development Association (CDA). “We have reported this to IKEDC several times, but nothing has been done.”
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The community’s transformer was taken away for repairs in February, and despite promises from IKEDC to replace it, the residents have been left in the dark. “We have been patient, but it’s getting unbearable,” Oyekunle said. “We are appealing to IKEDC to restore power to our community immediately.”
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The residents have also expressed concern about the security breaches that have occurred during the blackout. “We have had cases of burglary and vandalism,” Oyekunle said. “The darkness has made us easy targets for criminals.”
IKEDC has acknowledged the complaint and promised to restore power soon. “We are working on it,” said Mr. Kingsley Okotie, spokesperson for IKEDC. “We apologize for the inconvenience caused.”
But for the residents of Alaguntan, the apology is not enough. “We want action, not words,” Oyekunle said. “We are tired of living in darkness.”
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