Blackouts: Eko Electricity lists areas affected by five 33KV towers collapse

*Eko Electricity Distribution Company says it is working with the Transmission Company of Nigeria partners on ‘a swift resolution’ and will keep consumers updated on the situation in Lagos State

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

Following the pipeline explosion and collapse of the towers across the Akangba/Ikeja West Lines in the commercial hub of Nigeria, Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has enumerated areas under its network of operations affected by the collapse of five 33KV Towers at LASU/Isheri Road in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.

ConsumerConnect reports the electricity Distribution Company (DisCo) in a statement issued Friday, December 24, 2021, blamed the incident on activities of vandals, which it stated had led to a pipeline explosion and collapse of the towers across the lines in the affected areas.

Scene of pipeline explosion in Lagos

The DisCo on its verified social media page listed the areas affected by the incident were Akangba, Amuwo, Apapa, FESTAC, Orile and Yaba.

EKEDC also said others experiencing blackout are Yaba, Ijesa, LUTH, Tejuosho and environs.

The company said: “We are working with our Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) partners on a swift resolution and will keep you updated on the situation.

“Thank you for your understanding.”

Recall that tragedy was averted Friday at Isale Odo, LASU Road, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, following the containment of the pipeline explosion.

Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, Acting Coordinator, South-West Zonal Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had confirmed the development in a statement.

Farinloye said the explosion was caused by the collapse of a 33KV line, which occurred within the axis earlier in the day.

According to him, the collapsed high tension line from Egbin Power Plant, Ikorodu, supplies electricity to Ikeja West.

He also said: “The electricity cable collapse led to sparks and the sparks got to spilled petrol around the area which led to the pipeline gutting fire and a subsequent explosion.

“The pipeline corridor have been known to have spillage often due to activities of vandals.”

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