A devastating incident unfolded in the Kabong community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Saturday when a transformer explosion resulted in the loss of at least six lives. The catastrophic event not only claimed lives but also left multiple individuals injured and inflicted severe damage on residential buildings and local shops.
In an official statement released on the same day, Dr. Friday Adakole, the Head of Corporate Communications for the Jos Electricity Distribution Company, expressed the company’s profound sadness and extended heartfelt condolences to the affected families.
Quoting their statement, “Jos Electricity Distribution Plc is anguished by the unfortunate incident at about 0313 hours today, affecting customers on our Kabong primary Distribution Transformer in the Kabong area, Rukuba Road Jos.”
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the accident was a result of a high-tension line snap onto the low-tension lines which resulted in a voltage supply outside limits.
“The source feeder tripped off and inter-tripped the Transmission end source from Makeri Transmission Station.
“We will continue to be monitoring the situation closely and communicate the facts of this regrettable incident.
“Equally, an evaluation of the root causes is underway, and appropriate measures will be put in place to avert future occurrences.
“We express our deepest sympathies to families who have encountered losses as a result of this incident.
“We are grateful to traditional and community leaders in the area for all their support in managing the effects of the accident.”
| Punch Newspaper
