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The Abuja electricity distribution company (Disco) which distributes electricity to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Nasarawa and parts of Niger states has reported that up to 240,000 people are illegally connected to its network and consuming electricity unlawfully.

The Disco also disclosed that in nine of the 32 areas of its network, where it has achieved over 80 percent metering penetration, it found that it loses up to 20 percent of its revenue from supplies made to the areas, indicating a prevalence of dishonest practices despite the availability of meter.

In a draft of its Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) …