The Jos Electricity Distribution Company has expressed displeasure over the transformer explosion on Saturday in Kabong community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which killed no fewer than six persons.
A statement on Saturday by the Head of Corporate Communications, JED, Dr Friday Adakole, explained that the fire incident was a result of the explosion that left many wounded and destroyed residential buildings, including shops within the vicinity.
He explained that the electricity company has extended its sympathy to the families of those who encountered losses during the incident, saying the Jos Electricity Distribution Plc is anguished by the unfortunate incident, affecting customers in its Kabong primary Distribution Transformer in the Kabong area, Rukuba Road Jos.
According to the statement, “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, the statement added that they would continue to monitor the situation closely and communicate the facts of this regrettable incident.
The statement explained that an evaluation of the root causes is underway, and appropriate measures will be put in place to avert future occurrences.
The statement expressed gratitude to traditional and community leaders in the area for all their support in managing the effects of the accident and expressed deep sympathies to families who encountered losses as a result of the incident.
