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Jos DisCo reiterates commitment to improved service delivery
Jos DisCo reiterates commitment to improved service delivery
Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) Limited says it is dedicated to ensuring reliable power supply to its customers within the areas under its jurisdiction.
Mr Rilwanu Shehu, the State Operating Officer, (JED) Gombe State gave the assurance during a town hall meeting, tagged, “Customers Consultative Forum” in Gombe on Saturday.
Shehu emphasised the company’s resolve to address customer concerns and enhance service delivery in the state.
According to him, the forum served as an avenue for customers to voice their issues, while also enabling JED to gather feedback on how to better serve its customers in the state.
“We are committed to improving service delivery to customers, by improving power supply.
“The engagement with customers today is to improve service delivery and gather feedback on power supply, network issues, and other concerns.”
Shehu seized the opportunity to call on its customers in Gombe State not to pay for the installation of metre, insisting that installation under the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP) Metering Scheme remains free.
He said that the metre distribution would commence in September, insisting that the prepaid metre would be free and given to Band A customers within its franchise area.
He said that the move was part of the company’s effort aimed at improving services and bridging the metering gap in its franchise areas.
He said that no fewer than 109, 000 metres would be distributed to Band A customers in Bauchi, Benue, Gombe and Plateau States.
“ The metres that are coming are absolutely free and no one is expected to pay for them.
“This is part of our effort at expanding our metering system and improving service delivery to our numerous customers.
“If anyone asks you to pay before installing the metres, just report them and we will make example of them,” he said.
Speaking further, Shehu urged customers not to pay to get faulty transformers fixed, adding that the responsibility of fixing the nearly 3,000 transformers in the state remained JED’s.
“The only responsibility of customers is to pay their bills and also to report suspected acts or attempts at vandalising our installations,” he said.
On the complaints, raised by customers during the engagement, Shehu said “we will try to address their concerns and give them better service delivery going forward.”
Some of the customers who spoke during the meeting acknowledged improvements in power supply while urging more actions against vandalism of critical infrastructure which usually result in darkness.
Jos DisCo reiterates commitment to improved service delivery
Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Police, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and other security agencies, have rescued six victims abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa.
Source who confirmed the rescue to Zagazola Makama said the victims were kidnapped on Aug. 22, following an attack on a Fulani settlement at Shuwa-Yinagu junction in Madagali.
“On Aug. 30, at about 5:20 p.m., as a result of sustained and continuous onslaught and combing of the Sambisa fringes by the combined team of troops of OPHK, Police, CJTF and other security agencies, the six abducted victims were rescued unhurt,” the source said.
According to the sources, those rescued include: Bakari Joda, Abdullahi Jugal, Saleh Abba Iya, Mallam Gunyal, Buba Daye, and Adama Isah.
The sources further said the victims were taken to Gulak Cottage Hospital for medical examination, later debriefed, and reunited with their families.
The source reiterated that troops of Operation Hadin Kai remain resolute in ongoing clearance operations to flush out insurgents and restore peace across the North-East.
Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the Police have repelled an attempted banditry attack in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 9:15 a.m. when suspected armed bandits launched an attack on a military patrol team behind the Faskari Local Government Secretariat, situated on the outskirts of the town.
“A heavy gun duel ensued which lasted for nearly an hour, forcing the bandits, who initially mobilised in large numbers, to retreat. Their mission was completely foiled with several casualties on their side,”the source said.
The source, however, confirmed that a naval rating, an Ordinary Seaman, was fatally shot during the exchange and died from his injuries.
The sources said that the area had been cleared, normalcy restored, and efforts intensified to track down the fleeing assailants had been lunched.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA rescue 17 kidnapped girls in Sokoto, two farmers killed
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with police and local vigilantes, have rescued 17 kidnapped girls in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue followed a coordinated response to an attack by armed bandits on Aug. 31.
The source said the bandits, in large numbers, invaded Bargaja village and abducted girls who had gone to fetch firewood in the forest.
“In the process, the criminals shot and killed two farmers who were working on their farms before security forces mobilised to the scene.
“Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, supported by police tactical teams and vigilantes, engaged the bandits in a heavy gun battle which lasted for hours.
“The joint forces successfully rescued the 17 kidnapped girls, while the bandits retreated towards the Niger Republic border,” the source said.
According to the sources , the rescued girls were handed over to Isa Local Government authorities, while aggressive patrols have been intensified in the area to forestall further attacks.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA rescue 17 kidnapped girls in Sokoto, two farmers killed
Troops rescue six victims of Boko Haram abduction in Adamawa
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA rescue 17 kidnapped girls in Sokoto, two farmers killed
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