Categories: News

Fire Destroys Power Sub-Station In Port Harcourt

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) says fire from a dump site, near Park One, Port Harcourt gutted its Injection Sub-station that supplies electricity to Diobu area of Port Harcourt.

John Onyi, PHED’s Manager for Corporate Communications made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Port Harcourt.

Mr Onyi said that the fire also destroyed its security post, telecommunication mast and other facilities.

He urged the affected residents in Diobu to bear with the company, adding that power would be restored to the affected area after the impact had been assessed.

Roseline Konya, Rivers Commissioner for Environment, said that investigation had been launched to ascertain the cause of the fire.

The commissioner assured that anyone or group found culpable would be arrested and prosecuted.

Mrs Konya said that the state government could not have ordered the used tyre dump site to be set ablaze, saying that this was why the government ordered that the fire be put out to contain its spread.

“The smoke is still on; but the fire has been put out by firemen. The burning of tyres is all part of what is contributing to the soot in the state,” she said.

Miracle Harry, an official of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, claimed that the dumpsite might have been set on fire by those who specialised in extracting for sale copper wires and aluminium metal from tyres .

“On Dec 31, this set of people set fire on a small used tyre dump site at Njemanze Street in Port Harcourt. The fire spread and burnt a petrol tanker truck to ashes. We arrested the people and handed them over to the police,” he said.

Recent Posts

Harsh Economy: Nigerians React As President Tinubu Spotted With Over 60-Vehicle Convoy In Lagos

In a video making waves on social media platforms, Nigerians have reacted with mixed feelings…

10 hours ago

Man Arrested For Insulting President Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, IGP

A popular Nigerian TikToker identified simply as Seaking has been arrested by operatives of the…

16 hours ago

The Longest Prison Sentences Ever Served

Throughout history, some individuals have endured extraordinarily long prison sentences, with their stories reflecting the…

17 hours ago

Families Call For Help As DSS Arrests Lovers In Osun Community

There is growing tension in Modakeke, Osun State, following the alleged arrest of two lovers,…

20 hours ago

Ibadan Stampede: I Regret Not Heeding Spiritual Warning – Woman Who Lost Two Kids

A victim of the stampede that occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, which has claimed…

21 hours ago

Trending Stories In Osun Today

The vibrant Osun State is no stranger to captivating events and headlines that draw attention…

21 hours ago

This website uses cookies.