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Residents left without power as thieves vandalise transformers in Kilifi
One of the transformers that was vandalised on Monday night in Mtwapa, Kilifi County. There are fears that vandals who have been operating in other parts of the country have moved to the Coast region. PHOTO | WINNIE ATIENO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Mr Mmaka said the power company had incurred a Sh1 million loss due to the vandalism.
- He said Kenya Power had embarked on a nationwide campaign to eradicate vandalism of transformers.
- Mmaka said the criminals target isolated transformers and urged residents to be wary and report such cases.
- He said the transformers were vandalised between midnight and 5am.
Criminals have vandalised two transformers at Kari Company estate in Mtwapa, Kilifi County.
According to the Kenya Power Coast region Chief Security Officer Mohammed Mmaka, the two transformers were vandalised on Monday morning.
