Transpower Electricity Distribution in Nigeria has confirmed that bulk power supply to Imo State was forcibly shut down.
According to the company, the supply was disconnected after officers of the Nigeria Police Force allegedly stormed the Egbu transmission substation in Imo and took away personnel of the Transmission Company of Nigeria.
The Disco said the incident plunged the entire state into a blackout on Saturday.
“The management of Transpower Electricity Distribution Limited wishes to inform her esteemed customers in Imo State of a total shutdown of power supply which occurred earlier today, Saturday, 15th November 2025, at about 10.20am.
This development was carried out by armed men of the Nigerian Police Force who invaded the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) station at Egbu and assaulted the operator on duty along with other staff present, forcing them to shut down the power supply – a situation that threw the entire Imo State into darkness.
“Transpower appeals to its esteemed customers to be patient as it is on standby awaiting restoration of supply.
“The company assures customers of its commitment to continue delivering improved services,” the statement reads.
It was earlier reported that the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) threatened to disconnect Imo State from the national grid over the abduction of its workers at gunpoint in the state.
