by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
At last, the worst has happened, as a consistently-troubled transformer serving U/Boro area of ECWA Hausa and De Jays Hotel, in Kaduna Town blew-up three times and caught fire during the week.
The tragedy took the community youths some minutes to put off the flame (using dust) and save the transformer from being razed down completely by the fire.
The incident occurred around 630:700 pm Monday, when power was restored in the area after several hours of power failure to some residents since on Sunday.
Eyewitnesses said some (alleged) two staffs of Kaduna Electric Distribution Company (KAEDCO) labeled ‘NEPA-2,’ were seen in the transformer premises on Sunday evening, removing and putting fuse before it first blew-up when power was restored in the evening of that day. The incident narrowly consumed the boys.
Residents are now lamenting and groaning on when the transformer problem would easily be tackled, in view of the heavy spark up with fire in the transformer on Monday.
Contacted, Ungwan Boro Unit Manager of KAEDCO, Engr Paul, said he doesn’t have ‘NEPA-2.’
“Good morning. I don’t have any NEPA 2 working with me. Maybe, you should go and confirm well, who went to your transformer. Secondly, anytime you see people in your transformer, go and see who is there and what they are doing, not sending messages you are not sure,” Paul stated.
Also contacted, management of KAEDCO social group chat with journalist stated that, “Simply walk up to them and introduce yourself. They are members of the community.
“With your level of interest in the light issue, you can liaise with the Service Center Manager and he will be more than willing to introduce you so that you are kept abreast of any development regarding your local transformer, Sir.”