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The Digest:

Imo State has been plunged into complete darkness following the alleged invasion of a critical transmission substation by Nigerian police operatives. According to Transpower Electricity Distribution, armed officers forced staff to shut down the Egbu transmission station, disconnecting the entire state from the national grid.

Key Points:
  • Armed police operatives invaded the Egbu transmission substation in Imo State
  • TCN staff were assaulted and forced to shut down the power supply
  • The incident occurred around 10:20 AM on Saturday
  • The entire Imo State has been thrown into total darkness
  • Transpower Electricity Distribution confirmed the forced disconnection
  • NISO had previously threatened grid disconnection over staff safety concerns
  • The disco appeals for patience while awaiting power restoration
As darkness falls not from technical failure but from human intervention, the incident reveals how quickly essential services can collapse when those meant to protect become the source of disruption.

Sources: Daily Post, The Nation