An operations staff of MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has d!ed after sustaining an electric shock while carrying out maintenance work at Eke in the Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State
The incident occurred at about 1pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at a 50kVA/11kV pole-mounted distribution substation in Eke.
The deceased, identified by MEDL as Mr Samson Okechi, was a Team Lead, Abor, attached to the company’s 9th Mile District.
According to the company’s Head of Communications, Emeka Ezeh, Okechi was carrying out maintenance work on the distribution substation when he sustained the fatal electric shock.
Ezeh, who confirmed the incident in statement released on Monday night in Enugu, said Okechi was immediately evacuated to Our Saviour Hospital, Ngwo, for medical attention.
He, however, said the doctor on duty pronounced the electricity worker de.ad, after which his remains were deposited at a mortuary.
The incident was subsequently reported at Ngwo Police Station for documentation and other statutory procedures, Ezeh said.
The company also dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that Okechi had been murdered or that the incident was linked to sabotage.
“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,” Ezeh said.
“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,” he said.
The company said it had commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the de.ath.
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