… 5 feeders successfully restored, 4 feeders partially restored, 3 feeders yet to be restored

… IBEDC cautions residents against attempts to repair poles, touch electrical equipment

Oredola Adeola

Following a severe storm that happened on April 21, 2024, causing widespread power outages in Ota and Mowe communities in Ogun State, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has reported that five (5) feeders have been successfully restored, four (4) feeders partially restored, while three (3) feeders are yet to be restored.

The DisCo has therefore cautioned residents of the affected areas against making attempt to move, repair or touch any electrical equipment.

This information was verified in a notice regarding the power outage in Ota and Mowe communities, shared with Advisors Reports by Busolami Tunwase, the spokesperson for IBEDC on Friday.

Advisors Reports gathered that the heavy downpour at Ota and Mowe on the April 21,2024, resulted in broken poles, affecting more than 100 distribution poles (DT) and feeders.

Some of the affected areas are Iyana Iyesi, Osuke Town, Egan Road, Iyana Ilogbo, Ijaba, Ijagba, Itele, Lafenwa, Singer, Joju, Alishiba, Oju Ore, Tollgate, Eledi, Akeja, Abebi, Osi Round About, Ota Town, Ota Industrial Estate, Igberen, Iju, Atan, Onipanu, Obasanjo, Lusada, Arigba, Odugbe, Ado-Odo, Igbesa, Owode.

Others are Olokuta, Hanushi, Bamtish Camp Lufiwape, Eltees Farm, August Engineering, Spark Cear Soap Ayetoro, Amazing Grace Oil, Christopher University, Royal Garden Estate, Pentagon Estate and environs are experiencing partial power outages.

The IBEDC spokesperson stated that the company’s technical team is actively working on-site to repair and replace the damaged infrastructure.

She assured that IBEDC is committed to restoring power in phases as swiftly and safely as possible.

Tunwase said, “Residents and the general public are strongly advised to avoid contact with broken poles, sagging wires, and any other compromised electrical infrastructure.

“Do not attempt to move, repair or touch any electrical equipment. It is crucial to maintain a safe distance of approximately 100 meters to prevent accidents.

“Treat all wires and electrical installations as live and potentially dangerous unless they have been confirmed safe by a qualified professional.