The entire Festac Town estate has been thrown into consistent darkness for over 6 Days and counting this has caused heavy lamentation from residents and business owners in the community.
According to the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), There was a major collapse of five 33kv Towers LASU/Isheri Road in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State which has affected the estate operations and supply.
The electricity distribution company blamed the incident on vandals which led to a pipeline explosion and collapse of the towers across the Akangba/Ikeja West Lines.
Asides from Festac Town, other areas that have been seriosly affected are Akangba, some parts of Amuwo, Apapa, Orile and Yaba.
In a statement released by officials of the distribution company on Friday,
“We are working with our Transmission Company of Nigeria partners on a swift resolution and will keep you updated on the situation.
“Thank you for your understanding,” EKEDC said.
Tragedy was averted on Friday at Isale Odo, LASU Road, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, following the containment of a pipeline explosion.
Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Acting Coordinator, South West Zonal Office of the National Emergency Management Agency, said the explosion was caused by the collapse of a 33KV line which occurred within the axis earlier in the day.
He said the collapsed high tension line from Egbin Power Plant, Ikorodu, supplies electricity to Ikeja West.
“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,’’ Farinloye said.
It said others experiencing blackout are Ijesha, LUTH, Tejuosho and environs.