MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has attributed the power outage affecting parts of New Haven, Enugu State, to a vehicular accident that caused the collapse of four high-tension electricity poles along Chime Avenue.
The company’s Head of Communications, Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in a statement dated Tuesday, October 13, 2026, explaining that the accident occurred around midnight on Sunday, October 11, near Akalaka House, damaging infrastructure connected to the Chime Avenue 11kV Feeder.
According to Ezeh, the incident disrupted electricity supply to customers served by several transformers and facilities across the affected areas.
The affected locations include Mbanefo 1 and 2, Nwokocha, Lumumber 1 and 2, Nzimiro, Bassey Duke, Udenweze, St. Rest, Akalaka House, First Bank, Neo Court Hotel, MTN Neo Court, MTN Nnaji Park, Discovery Plaza, Gabby Estate, Discovery Suite, Food Concept, Ntachi Osa, Livinston Hospital and Tastia Restaurant, as well as New Haven Extension.
Ezeh said MEDL’s technical team was working to clear the fault and restore electricity supply to the affected communities by the end of Tuesday, October 13.
The company apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the disruption and appealed for their patience and understanding while repair work continued.
“MEDL remains committed to providing safe and reliable service to its customers,” the statement added.
