Alabo said: “We are carrying out an investigation to know the real cause of the incident, but we suspect that it must have been caused by a power surge.”
In a statement on Saturday, the Head of Corporate Communications of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company, Dr. Friday Adakole, extended the company’s sympathy to the families of those who encountered losses during the incident
It said: “Jos Electricity Distribution Plc is anguished by the unfortunate incident at about 0313 hours today, affecting customers on our Kabong primary distribution transformer in the Kabong area, Rukuba Road, Jos.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the accident was a result of a high-tension line snap onto the low-tension lines which resulted in a voltage supply outside limits.
“The source feeder tripped off and inter-tripped the Transmission end source from Makeri Transmission Station.
“We will continue to be monitoring the situation closely and communicate the facts of this regrettable incident.
“Equally, an evaluation of the root causes is underway, and appropriate measures will be put in place to avert future occurrences.
“We express our deepest sympathies to families who have encountered losses as a result of this incident.
