Tizi Ouzou: Resurgence of Attacks on the Electrical Grid

The wilaya of Tizi Ouzou is grappling with a disturbing surge in criminal activity targeting its vital electrical infrastructure. The local electricity and gas distribution directorate has reported a staggering 28 cases of electrical network theft and other acts of vandalism since January 1st. These are not isolated incidents; they represent a systematic assault on essential services that underpin daily life and economic activity in the region.

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the recrudescence of the phenomenon of theft of the electrical network as well as other acts of vandalism on electrical installations in recent days

The statistics are alarming: 21 instances of copper network theft alone have disrupted service for over 315 households. Beyond simple theft, the scale of the problem is highlighted by a particularly damaging act of aggression on an electrical infrastructure in the village of Kahra, which left an estimated 5000 homes without power. This level of disruption points to a serious disregard for public well-being and the functioning of the community.

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These thefts have affected no less than 315 households

The distribution directorate's public appeal for increased vigilance underscores the severity of the situation. They rightly point out that electrical networks are not mere conveniences but critical arteries for economic activity, institutional operations, and the comfort of all citizens. Protecting these installations is framed not just as a security issue, but as a fundamental act of civic duty. The widespread impact across numerous localities, from Tizi Ghenif to the wilaya capital, indicates that this is a pervasive problem requiring a concerted community response.

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an aggression on an infrastructure affected no less than 5000 households