The Nigeria Police Force has intervened to prevent a planned mass protest by residents of Olomu and Eyin Ope communities in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State over persistent electricity supply challenges.
The intervention, led by the Divisional Police Officer of Ifo Division, CSP Olabisi Kamor, facilitated a meeting between community representatives and the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) at the Ifo Police Station.
During the meeting, residents presented several demands, including the immediate removal of T-off isolators allegedly affecting electricity supply to their communities.
They also demanded refunds for electricity charges collected between November 2025 and August 2026, despite allegedly receiving no power supply during the period.
Other demands included the reclassification of customers in the affected communities from Bands A, B, C and D to Band E, with appropriate refunds where necessary.
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The residents further called for the replacement of stolen electricity cables and prepaid meters, which they said had affected 13 transformers in Olomu.
Although the demands were presented to IBEDC for consideration, residents are still awaiting concrete responses and action from the electricity distribution company.
Community leaders commended the police for facilitating the dialogue, particularly CSP Kamor and the Area Commander, ACP Seyi Williams, expressing hope that the engagement would produce lasting solutions to the electricity challenges.
The intervention has temporarily eased tensions, as residents look forward to improved electricity supply and better service delivery.
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