From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
A rainstorm in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, on April 20 caused widespread power outages by collapsing several electricity poles and tripping all feeders in the area.
The Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JEDC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued on April 22 by Dr Friday Adakole Elijah, Head of Corporate Services for Benue State, and shared with journalists in Makurdi.
Elijah urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that JEDC’s technical crew has been deployed to restore power. He appealed to customers for patience, stating that the team is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore electricity as quickly as possible.
Elijah also called on the public and security agencies to protect the electricity infrastructure in Benue State to prevent vandalism and support restoration efforts.