By Attah Ede
The Kogi State Government, on Friday announced establishment of a special court to oversee cases of energy theft, vandalism, and related offenses.
The court’s establishment was marked by an inspection visit by the Kogi State Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Joe Majebi.
He was accompanied by the Chairman/CEO of the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), Engr. Ibrahim S. Abdwaaris.
The Head of Public Relations of Kogi Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), Alhaji Ali Atabor, in a statement on Friday, said Chief Magistrate Ajagu Oyiza Josephine Abedoh has been appointed to head the court.
He said that the court is now fully operational and ready to commence prosecution of offenders.
Atabor quoted Justice Majebi as assuring that cases will be treated with dispatch.
“The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has submitted a copy of practice directions to facilitate speedy trials.
Earlier, Engr. Abdwaaris expressed gratitude to the Chief Judge for the swift establishment of the special court and designation of a Chief Magistrate to work with KERC.
He assured that the commission and licensees operating within the jurisdiction of the state will support the court to ensure smooth operations.
The creation of the special court marks a major step in the fight against energy-related offenses in Kogi State, aimed at building investor confidence and sustainability of power infrastructure.
With the court’s operationalisation, Kogi State Distribution Limited (KEDL) can now effectively prosecute offenders and ensure that the state’s energy infrastructure is protected.
