Saturday, March, 20 2026 - The Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKEDC, has confirmed a power outage affecting parts of Lagos State following a fire outbreak along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
In a statement, the company attributed the disruption to an
accident involving a moving vehicle and a stationary gas tanker, which
triggered a fire that caused extensive damage to critical electricity
infrastructure.
According to EKEDC, the blaze severely impacted the Ibeju
and Medallion 33kV feeders, destroying key conductors and overhead line
components, thereby cutting off power supply to multiple communities.
“Please be informed that the current outage resulted from a
fire incident that occurred last night after a vehicle collided with a
stationary gas tanker,” the company stated.
“The fire caused significant damage to the Ibeju and
Medallion 33kV feeders, including essential conductors and overhead line
equipment. Our technical teams are currently working to replace the affected
components and restore supply as quickly and safely as possible. We sincerely
apologise for the inconvenience,” the statement added.
Areas affected by the outage include communities served by
the Medallion feeder, such as Medallion Company, as well as Sangotedo, Majek,
Fidiso, Awoyaya, Container, Eputu, Lagasa, Losoro, Kajola, and Onisan, all
linked to the Ibeju 33kV feeder.
The incident comes shortly after a gas explosion in the Ajah
axis of Lagos earlier on Saturday, which reportedly resulted in two fatalities
and caused extensive damage to warehouses and roadside shops near the Tera
Ahmed bus stop in Sangotedo.
Residents in the affected areas have been advised to remain
cautious as repair efforts continue, with the distribution company assuring
that power will be restored once it is safe to do so.
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