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NERC Probes Electrocution of BEDC Staff

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the constitution of a committee to investigate the death of an employee of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), Augustine Izekor.

The agency confirmed in a statement that it had received a report on the fatal incident, which led to Izekor’s demise on October 26, 2023 during his official duties whilst working on the disconnection of supply in Evbodia Community in Oredo, Edo state.

“BEDC reported the accident to the commission in compliance with the extant regulatory requirements, and an Accident Investigation Team (AIT) has been constituted to investigate the immediate and remote circumstances leading to the fatal electrocution of the deceased,” NERC stated.

The commission stated that its leadership had contacted the deceased’s wife, Mrs Helen Izekor, to extend its condolences and provide assurances on compensation measures by the Disco.

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