MainPower disco confirms electrocution of staff in Enugu

According to him, the incident occurred on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at about 3:25 p.m., while the deceased was carrying out an as-yet-unclear activity within a 300KVA/11KV/0.415KV distribution substation located on Giraffe Street, Ekulu East Estate (Zoo Estate), Enugu.

Ezeh stated that a detailed investigation into the incident would be conducted. However, preliminary findings revealed that the deceased had gone to the location with a driver assigned to his team, who reportedly was unaware of the specific nature of the assignment or the identity of the customer who allegedly requested the service.

Further findings indicated that the deceased did not inform any member of his team about his movement to Ekulu East Estate for any official duty.

According to Ezeh, checks on the company’s fault report log and its Complaint Management System (CMS) showed no record of any complaint from customers in Ekulu East Estate before the incident.

He added that there was also no record of any approved outage request for work to be carried out in the area on the day of the incident, suggesting that the accident may have resulted from an unauthorised activity.

His lifeless body was subsequently brought down from the high-tension pole and taken to the Emergency Unit of the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Colliery, Enugu, where he was confirmed dead.

The incident was reported at the Abakaliki Road Police Station, Enugu, while his remains were later deposited at the morgue.

“It is unfortunate that we lost him under such circumstances. Our hearts go out to his family, and we pray for the repose of his soul,” Ezeh said.