Residents of several communities in Adamawa state are grappling with electricity outages following the collapse of a major power transmission tower during a windstorm that swept through parts of Yola in the early hours of today.
Key Highlights:
- A windstorm collapsed a power tower, causing outages.
- The incident affected communities around Yola.
- YEDC restored power to the Jambutu feeder.
- Some feeders remain without electricity.
- Engineers are repairing the damaged infrastructure.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:52 a.m., involved the collapse of the Jambutu 33kV feeder tower located at Jimeta Bridge. The damaged infrastructure disrupted power supply to several areas served by the affected network, raising concerns among residents and businesses dependent on electricity for daily activities.
In a statement released by the management of Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), the company attributed the collapse to strong winds that accompanied the storm.
The utility provider said its technical crew responded immediately after the incident, isolating the affected section of the network to prevent further damage and ensure public safety.
According to YEDC, emergency intervention measures enabled the restoration of electricity supply to the Jambutu 33kV feeder by 7:38 a.m. However, customers connected to the 11kV Bajabure Feeder, 11kV FUTY Feeder, and 33kV Girei Feeder continue to experience outages as repair efforts intensify.
The company disclosed that engineers and technical personnel have been deployed to the site of the collapse and are working round the clock to repair the damaged infrastructure and restore normal power supply to affected communities.
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The outage has impacted households, commercial establishments, and institutions within the affected areas, with many residents expressing hope for a swift resolution to minimize disruption to economic and social activities.
YEDC appealed to customers for patience and understanding, assuring them that all necessary resources are being mobilized to complete the repairs safely and in the shortest possible time.
As work continues at the Jimeta Bridge location, residents are advised to exercise caution around repair sites and report any power-related emergencies through the company’s designated customer service channels.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical power infrastructure to extreme weather conditions and underscores the importance of rapid response measures in maintaining the stability of electricity supply across the state.l,m
