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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 arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 25 Brigade, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected foreign national along the Azir–Damboa road in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:55 p.m. on Sept. 5 following a tip-off from local residents about the movement of a suspected foreigner along the route.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect reportedly identified himself as a national of the Republic of Cameroon.
He told the troops that he entered Nigeria through Taraba State and was travelling towards Niger State in search of artisanal work but lost his way.
The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation and necessary action, while authorities work to establish his identity, travel history and circumstances surrounding his presence in the area.
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP member who was found loitering around Papa 7 location in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 9:35 a.m. on Sept. 6 while troops were conducting picketing duties in the area.
The suspect was found with a gunshot wound and was taken into custody for questioning.
Preliminary interrogation reportedly indicated that the suspect had descended from Gava in the Mandara Mountains in search of medical attention.
Sources attributed his movement to the effects of sustained military pressure and psychological operations targeting terrorist enclaves in the area.
The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation, while security forces continue operations aimed at degrading terrorist groups and disrupting their activities in the Mandara Mountains.
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
By Zagazola Makama
Authorities have commenced an investigation into a shooting incident involving a senior non-commissioned officer at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:37 a.m. on Sept. 7 while the personnel was on duty at the facility.
According to the sources, the SNCO fired at his commanding officer, but the shot missed after the officer moved away.
The SNCO subsequently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and an investigation has been launched to establish what led to the shooting.
The remains of the deceased personnel were evacuated to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) for further action.
Authorities are expected to provide additional details as the investigation progresses.
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
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