DisCo official electrocuted in Enugu

A staff member of MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), Samson Okechi, has been confirmed dead in Enugu State.

The MEDL Head of Communications, Emeka Ezeh, who confirmed the incident on Monday, said Okechi was carrying out maintenance work on a 50kVA/11kV pole-mounted distribution substation when the incident occurred at Eke in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State on August 13, 2026.

Ezeh identified the deceased as the Team Lead of Abor, attached to MEDL’s 9th Mile District.

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

He said Okechi was immediately rushed to Our Saviour Hospital, Ngwo, for medical attention but was pronounced dead by the doctor on duty.

Ezeh added that Okechi’s remains were subsequently deposited at a mortuary, while the incident was reported to Ngwo Police Station.

He said the police report was made for documentation and other necessary statutory actions following the fatal workplace accident.

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Ezeh also dismissed social media claims alleging that Okechi was murdered or that sabotage caused the incident.

“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 added, urging members of the public to disregard the claims as baseless.

The MEDL spokesman disclosed that the company management had begun a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.