High Voltage Kills Residents In Zaria Community | READ DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Dec 22, 2022
High Voltage Kills Residents In Zaria Community | READ DETAILS
A high electric power supply in some areas of Zazzau in Gwargwaje and Kauran Juli situated along the Zaria-Kaduna Expressway, has killed 11 persons.
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A resident in the area, Mallam Abdullahi Tanimu, said, "Electric power supply was restored in high voltage in the area around 1am. It caused indiscriminate spark of electricity gadgets.ÔÇØ
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He said the high voltage sparked and burnt the house of one Engineer Zubair Abubakar, while other houses continued to release smoke.
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He said among those killed by high voltage included; a pregnant woman, health personnel, and a police officer, among others.
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Confirming the deaths, the Head of Corporate Communication, Kaduna Electricity Company (KEDCO), Abdulazeez Abdullahi, explained that the accident was a result of high tension line snapping onto the low-tension line, which resulted in a voltage supply outside limits.
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"The source feeder was immediately opened in an emergency to avoid further damage,ÔÇØ he added.
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The statement, however, commended the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, for his support in managing the effect of the incident.
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