Unknown persons have vandalised a 200KVA-11KV ZESCO transformer at Nyimba Correctional Compound in Nyimba District, resulting in the theft of copper windings valued at K202,884.95. The incident which occurred between 23:00 hours on Monday, October 12, 2026 and 10:00 hours on…

Unknown persons have vandalised a 200KVA-11KV ZESCO transformer at Nyimba Correctional Compound in Nyimba District, resulting in the theft of copper windings valued at K202,884.95.

The incident which occurred between 23:00 hours on Monday, October 12, 2026 and 10:00 hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 was reported to Nyimba Police Station at 11:10 hours.

‎Eastern province Police Commanding Officer, Robertson Mweemba, confirmed the development saying Nyimba Police Station received the report from Edris Chibesa, 32, of Samora 2 Compound, a ZESCO security officer at the Nyimba branch, who reported the matter on behalf of the company.

‎”The transformer was last checked by a maintenance team during patrols on Monday night and was found to be in normal working condition,” he said.

‎However, on Tuesday morning, the technical support team discovered that the transformer had been vandalised after receiving complaints from members of the public about a power outage.

‎Police officers who visited the scene confirmed the incident and found that the transformer had been damaged with its copper windings stolen.

‎”Investigations into the matter are ongoing,” the Commanding Officer has indicated.