Power infrastructure vandalism hits Muleba
Vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Tanzania's Muleba District has left four wards without power for two weeks. TANESCO officials report that thieves are targeting transformers to steal copper wires and are urging local communities to assist in surveillance.
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Infrastructure vandalism poses a significant threat to public service delivery and economic stability in developing regions.
BULEBA: RESIDENTS of Muleba District in Kagera Region are grappling with a wave of vandalism targeting electricity infrastructure, with about 18 transformers tampered with by unknown people.
The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) Human Resource Officer for Muleba District, Mr Sadam Sarai, said the vandals were mainly stealing copper wires from the transformers.
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