Something very troubling has been happening in Sabo lately, especially around the PHCN/Power Holding Company transformers in areas like [Behind NNPC Quarters, Behind General Hospital U/Boro, Jaba close opposite Concord Garden, Adi Joe street, Sabo Tasha.
Residents have reported that unknown individuals keep “entering” the transformer areas, removing important components, and then returning to demand that every household must “contribute money” to replace the exact items that were supposedly stolen.
Some streets are being asked to pay between ₦2,000 – ₦10,000 per household, depending on the area.
But let’s be honest…
A normal person cannot just walk into a PHCN transformer and remove parts.
These sites are fenced or secured.
-
They require technical knowledge to open.
-
They are high-voltage and extremely dangerous.
-
Only trained personnel or someone with direct access can tamper with them.
So the real question is:
Who is actually removing these parts?
And why are residents being forced to pay for something that should be PHCN’s responsibility?
Christmas is approaching, and it is starting to look like some people may be milking innocent households under the guise of “community repair contributions.”
This is not fair.
Power is already unstable, the economy is tough, and families are struggling.
Forcing people to pay repeatedly for “stolen” components — especially when the theft seems suspicious — is exploitation.
As a caring citizen, I’m raising this issue anonymously because:
-
Our community deserves transparency.
-
People should not be intimidated into paying for avoidable problems.
-
PHCN and local security must investigate these incidents properly.
-
Transformers should be protected, not turned into cash machines for unknown actors.
We deserve better.
Sabo deserves better.
Let the truth come out.
Comments