City Power technicians and contractors faced a wave of violent crime in the past financial year, with the utility recording seven robberies, three hijackings, 12 hostage incidents, one burglary and four shootings.
The utility said it was strengthening collaboration with patrollers, community policing forums and private security companies following a surge in attacks, robberies and hostage-taking.
City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said employees and contractors will continue to be escorted to high-risk areas when threats are identified.
