EEDC Staff Dies After Electrocution During Maintenance Duty in Enugu
An electricity distribution worker has died after suffering a fatal electric shock while carrying out maintenance work at a distribution substation in Eke, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The deceased was identified as Mr Samson Okechi, a Team Lead attached to the Abor team of the company’s 9th Mile District. He was reportedly carrying out maintenance work at a 50kVA/11kV pole-mounted distribution substation when the incident occurred on August 13, 2026.
According to the company’s Head of Communications, Emeka Ezeh, Okechi sustained the electric shock at about 1pm. He was immediately evacuated to Our Saviour Hospital in Ngwo for medical attention, but the doctor on duty reportedly pronounced him dead.
The incident was subsequently reported at the Ngwo Police Station for documentation and other statutory procedures.
The company also dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that Okechi had been murdered or that his death was connected to sabotage. Management described those claims as unfounded and urged members of the public to disregard them.
The company said Okechi had earlier requested a Station Guarantee for the Okwe 11kV Feeder. The request was reportedly granted at about 11:06am, after which the feeder was opened and tagged before the maintenance operation.
Management has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. The investigation is expected to examine the immediate and underlying causes and identify any safety gaps that may require corrective action.
The company expressed condolences to Okechi’s family and colleagues, describing his death as a major shock to the organisation.
The incident comes months after another electricity worker, Isaac Dike, reportedly died in an electrocution incident while carrying out work at a distribution substation in Enugu.
