Vandalism: Osun water corporation appeals to residents

The General Manager of Osun State Water Corporation, OSWC, Engr. Dupeola Jokotola has appealed to residents to be vigilant and guard against vandalisation of its equipment.

Jokotola who directed her plea to residents of Gray’s International College, Ede, said the activities of scavengers alleged to be in the habit of vandalising and stealing multi million naira fittings on the rising mains and distribution pipelines belonging to the Water Corporation has become a slice of concern.

She made the plea while discussing with journalists in her office on Friday.

The General Manager while describing the development as sad and unfortunate said, “information at the disposal of the Corporation revealed that, scavengers are in the daily habit of moving around with the intension of stealing the fittings on the rising mains and distribution pipeline networks.

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“We condemn the development as wicked, callous and uncalled for despite Government’s ceaseless efforts through the State Water Corporation to provide regular supply of water to the people.”

Jokotola reiterated the resolve of the Ademola Adeleke administration not to treat such act with kid glove, henceforth.

“To guard against the act there is the need for a 24 hour vigilance by all residents of Osun State. 

“We also warn those who are in the habit of vandalising, stealing and selling of water mains facilities to desist from the act before the full weight of the law is brought against them.”