Police Investigate Power Incident, Dispel Hostage Claims In Imo

The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the remote and immediate circumstances surrounding the incident reported at the Egbu 132/33kV Transmission Substation.

This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye.

According to the statement, preliminary findings show that there is no indication that National Integrated Power Transmission Company (NISO) or Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) personnel were abducted, held hostage, or forced to disconnect any facility.

“Current findings indicate that the situation stems from an operational disagreement involving the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and the Orashi Electricity Distribution Company, which the Chairman of the Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC) was present to resolve.

The investigation will establish all facts objectively.”

The Command assured Imolites that it is firmly on top of the situation, and that all necessary measures have been activated to maintain peace and order around the facility.

“In synergy with the Imo State Government, the Command remains fully committed to ensuring that TCN/NISO operators and all electricity personnel carry out their duties safely, professionally, and without intimidation. Measures have also been taken to prevent any future occurrence and to safeguard critical infrastructures across the state.

“The public is urged to remain calm and disregard misleading reports. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”