Power outage hits Ibadan after accident damages pole
Some communities in Ibadan are experiencing a power outage after a vehicular accident damaged a high-tension pole. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) confirmed the disruption, which affects areas served by the Oluyole 11kV feeder. The company assured residents that repairs are underway and apologized for the inconvenience. Other electricity distribution companies have also reported outages and maintenance activities in different states.
What we know
- IBEDC reported a power outage in Ibadan due to a vehicular accident damaging a high-tension pole along Akala Expressway.
- The affected areas include communities served by Adeoje 1, Adeoje 2, Adeoje 3, Adeoje 4, Red Gate, Bird Plus, Dominance, Omooke, Sofeco, White New, and surrounding environs.
- The company stated that its technical team is working to restore power as soon as possible.
- Kaduna Electric also informed customers of reduced power supply due to gas constraints affecting the national grid.
- Eko Electricity Distribution Company announced a planned outage in Lagos State for maintenance and upgrade works scheduled for Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
