Some residents of Ogbomoso in Oyo State are currently experiencing total darkness as a result of the theft of transformer cable by vandals.

DAILY POST gathered on Tuesday that the transformer cable within Pakiotan Saw Mill complex in Ogbomoso has been stolen.

Our correspondent reports that the complex and other areas that are being served by the transformer are currently experiencing total darkness.

Sources narrated that the theft was discovered recently and since then, power supply to the community has been cut off.

Our correspondent also reports that business activities in the sawmill and neighboring communities have been grounded.

The cable has not been replaced as at that time of filing this report on Tuesday.

A saw miller, identified as Adewuyi Adegbite, noted that it will cost N5 million for the cable to be replaced.

Adegbite said, “According to the IBEDC officials at the scene of the theft, the cables in question would cost like N5 million to replace.

“In view of the exorbitant price of the cables, the leadership of the industry has appealed to political leaders, community leaders and public spirited individuals to come to the rescue of the industry where more than 1000 workers have been thrown into despair.”

Ogbomoso community in darkness as thieves cart away transformer cable [PHOTO]