The Nigeria Police Force’s Ifo Division has intervened to avert a planned mass protest by community leaders and residents over persistent electricity supply challenges in parts of Ifo Local Council of Ogun State.
The intervention, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Olabisi Kamor, resulted in a meeting between representatives of the affected communities and the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) at the Ifo Police Station.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the communities and the electricity distribution company to discuss residents’ grievances, particularly those in Olomu and Eyin Ope communities, and explore possible solutions to the prolonged power supply challenges.
At the meeting, community representatives presented several demands to the IBEDC management.
The Guardian learnt that the demands included the immediate removal of T-off isolators, which residents said were affecting electricity supply to Olomu and Eyin Ope communities.
They also sought the reversal and refund of electricity charges imposed between November 2025 and August 2026, during periods when the affected communities allegedly received no power supply.
Other demands included the reclassification of customers in Olomu and Eyin Ope from Bands A, B, C and D to Band E, with appropriate refunds where applicable. The residents also called for the replacement of stolen electricity cables and prepaid meters, which they said had affected 13 transformers in Olomu
The engagement, stakeholders said, underscored the importance of dialogue and constructive engagement in resolving community grievances and preventing a possible breakdown of public order.
Although the demands were presented for consideration, residents are awaiting concrete responses and action from IBEDC on the issues raised.
Some community leaders commended the Nigeria Police Force’s Ifo Division, under the leadership of CSP Kamor, as well as the Area Commander, ACP Seyi Williams, for their intervention and efforts to facilitate peaceful discussions between the communities and IBEDC.
The affected residents expressed hope that the engagement would lead to practical measures to address the electricity supply challenges and improve service delivery in their communities.
