Explosion at substation causes blackout in Enugu communities
Several parts of Enugu metropolis have been left without electricity after an explosion at the Gariki Injection Substation. Emeka Ezeh, spokesperson for MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, confirmed the incident and said it affected communities served by the Army and Gariki 11kV feeders. The company has started assessing the damage and working on restoring power. MainPower apologised for the inconvenience and urged customers to be patient.
What we know
- An explosion at the Gariki Injection Substation disrupted power supply to parts of Enugu.
- The incident occurred on Friday, July 17, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m., affecting the indoor 11kV breaker.
- Areas affected include Army Barracks, One Day Road, Meniru, Upper Meniru, Joe Continental, Gariki Market, Mayor Market, and several other communities.
- Emeka Ezeh stated that restoration work has begun and appealed for patience from customers.
- Earlier this year, the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission downgraded some MainPower feeders for not meeting minimum supply requirements.
