Cable, transformer theft to attract 10-year jail term
April 15, 2019
12:41 am
If the Senate adopts the recommendations of its Committee on Power, Steel Development and Metallurgy, the theft of electricity cable and transformer may attract 10-year jail term.
The committee also recommended a jail term of seven years or a fine of N2million or both if anyone connects or disconnects electric wire to, either the electricity meter or to the public power supply lines.
The 10-year jail term is without an option of fine for offenders.
The committee, which submitted its report last Thursday, recommended a jail term of 10 years, without an option of fine, if someone is found guilty …
