TANZANIA Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) has launched a special operation to identify and arrest people causing losses to the utility in Kilimanjaro Region.
Tanesco Regional Manager, Eng. Mahawa
Mkaka, said here yesterday that “we want to bring to an end such losses
through this operation by collaborating with security organs in the
region.
According to investigations carried out
by Tanesco, Hai and Moshi districts have the biggest number of
defaulters in the region. “Using power illegally amounts to sabotage to
the institution as it impedes provision of good services to our
clients,” Mkaka told reporters here.
He said Tanesco with the support of Good
Samaritans have arrested two persons with copper wires worth 50m/-.
Figures show theft of wires is rampant in Kilimanjaro Region and
Simanjiro District in neighbouring Manyara Region, the Tanesco regional
chief said.
“Thieves have been causing big losses to
Tanesco forcing the company to spend a lot of money to replace the
stolen infrastructure,” he said.
Tanesco Public Relations Officer in
Kilimanjaro Region, Samuel Mandari, urged the public to avoid using
conmen who pose as Tanesco officials.
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