The Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKEDC, has confirmed a power outage affecting parts of Lagos State following a fire outbreak along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
In a statement, the company attributed the disruption to an accident involving a moving vehicle and a stationary gas tanker, which triggered a fire that caused extensive damage to critical electricity infrastructure.
According to EKEDC, the blaze severely impacted the Ibeju and Medallion 33kV feeders, destroying key conductors and overhead line components, thereby cutting off power supply to multiple communities.
“Please be informed that the current outage resulted from a fire incident that occurred last night after a vehicle collided with a stationary gas tanker,” the company stated.
“The fire caused significant damage to the Ibeju and Medallion 33kV feeders, including essential conductors and overhead line equipment. Our technical teams are currently working to replace the affected components and restore supply as quickly and safely as possible. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience,” the statement added.
Areas affected by the outage include communities served by the Medallion feeder, such as Medallion Company, as well as Sangotedo, Majek, Fidiso, Awoyaya, Container, Eputu, Lagasa, Losoro, Kajola, and Onisan, all linked to the Ibeju 33kV feeder.
The incident comes shortly after a gas explosion in the Ajah axis of Lagos earlier on Saturday, which reportedly resulted in two fatalities and caused extensive damage to warehouses and roadside shops near the Tera Ahmed bus stop in Sangotedo.
Residents in the affected areas have been advised to remain cautious as repair efforts continue, with the distribution company assuring that power will be restored once it is safe to do so.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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