Electricity worker dies in electrocution incident

MainPower Electricity Distribution Ltd confirmed the death of an operations staff member, Samson Okechi, in an electrical accident on August 13. Okechi, a team lead, was conducting maintenance on a substation in Enugu State when he suffered an electric shock. He was taken to Our Saviour Hospital, where a doctor pronounced him dead. His body was moved to a mortuary, and the incident was reported to the police for documentation.

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Okechi was carrying out maintenance work on a 50kVA/11kV pole-mounted distribution substation at Eke when he sustained an electric shock.

Company spokesman Emeka Ezeh refuted social media rumors suggesting murder or sabotage. He called such claims "unfair" and "baseless," urging the public to disregard them. Ezeh clarified that Okechi had requested and received a Station Guarantee before starting the maintenance, and the feeder was opened as part of safety procedures.

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I wonder why some people take pleasure in conjuring unfounded narratives and circulating them, thereby creating unnecessary tension and bad blood. This is so unfair.

"This is a very unfortunate development and a big shock to all of us, his colleagues. Our hearts go out to his immediate family as they grieve," Ezeh stated. MainPower management has launched a comprehensive investigation to identify the immediate, underlying, and root causes of the accident. The company aims to use the findings to pinpoint operational gaps, implement corrective measures, and enhance safety protocols.

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This is a very unfortunate development and a big shock to all of us, his colleagues. Our hearts go out to his immediate family as they grieve.

Ezeh assured customers and stakeholders that safety remains a top priority and that the company will act on the investigation's outcomes. The incident was reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

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We are committed to ensuring that the investigation is thorough and evidence-based.