Vandals destroy Abuja electricity network, throw CBN, Army Headquarters in blackout

Suspected vandals have attacked some networks of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), throwing some parts of the city in darkness.

The affected places include some key establishments in the Central Business District (CBD).

AEDC, in a notice, said some parts of Lifecamp Round-about in Abuja were also affected, aside from the CBD.

Some of affected major offices are the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Women Development Centre, Army Defence College, Army Headquarters, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), NICON Luxury Hotel, Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters, and Sahad Stores area in Garki Area 11.

Areas affected around the Lifecamp Round-about are Bellavue 1 and 2 Estate, Police Estate and Enoch Estate, the AEDC said.

The company said on Sunday, “Our engineers are currently at both sites working to restore normal supply soonest. We sincerely regret any inconveniences and appeal for understanding.”

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