Ikeja Electric debunks report on Bariga fire incident

The Management of Ikeja Electric (IE) Plc on Friday debunked a media report that an electricity spark from its wires caused the fire incident on Shogbamu Street in Bariga area of Lagos State.

The Head, IE’s Corporate Communications Unit, Mr. Felix Ofulue, told the said that its investigation revealed that the fire started in an electronics shop.

Ofulue said that a media report on Tuesday alleged that two persons were electrocuted when a power line fell from an electric pole and resulted in a fire incident on Shogbamu Street, Bariga area of Lagos.

According to Ofulue, there is no evidence of felled power lines or snapped power cables at the scene of the incident as erroneously reported by the publication.

He said its investigations also revealed that no member of the public was electrocuted or suffered any major physical injury as a result of the fire outbreak.

The IE official said that the relevant agency was already investigating the actual cause of the fire and would publish their findings shortly.

“The IE management commiserates with residents and shop owners who lost property in the fire and urge our customers to ensure original electrical accessories are used at all times.

“Furthermore, it is advisable to turn off all appliances, disconnecting cables from power outlets at the close of business or when the devices are not in use.

“IE has a dedicated Network Safety Monitoring Team that is set up to address and respond to any safety related questions or issues,’’ Ofulue said.

He assured its customers in the zone of the organisation’s unflinching commitment to safe efficient and effective distribution of power

The official urged consumers in the zone not to resort to vandalising the company’s equipment as a result of the incident.

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