A powerful windstorm has wreaked havoc on electricity infrastructure in northwestern Nigeria, causing widespread blackouts. The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) confirmed that the storm toppled 13 transmission poles, cutting power to numerous communities in Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna states.
In an official statement released on Wednesday, KEDCO detailed that the damaged poles were part of feeder lines serving several localities. The affected areas include Dandume in Katsina, as well as Rogo, Sundu, Falgore, Tudun Wada, Saya Saya, Kadawa, and Hago in Kano. Additionally, the outage extended to Ikara in Kaduna State.
“The windstorm caused significant damage, bringing down 13 electricity poles along key feeder lines. This has led to power supply interruptions in the mentioned regions,” the statement explained.
The utility company expressed regret over the inconvenience and assured affected residents that teams are already working to repair the damaged infrastructure. KEDCO emphasized that efforts are underway to restore electricity as swiftly as possible.