Residents of several communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa State are expected to experience temporary power outages following a technical fault on a major transmission line, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, AEDC disclosed that the disruption in electricity supply was caused by a fault on the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s (TCN) 132kV Apo–Karu Line 1, a critical infrastructure responsible for transmitting bulk electricity to several areas within Abuja and neighbouring Nasarawa State.
According to the electricity distribution company, the technical issue has affected the delivery of power to numerous communities, leading to a widespread blackout across parts of its franchise area.
The affected locations include Karu, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Orozo, Karshi, Mararaba, Ado, New Nyanya, New Karu, Uke, Masaka, Auta Balefi, Keffi, Nasarawa Toto, Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, and surrounding communities.
AEDC explained that the interruption was beyond its direct control, as the fault occurred on TCN’s transmission infrastructure, which is responsible for transporting electricity from generation stations to distribution networks across the country.
The company, however, assured customers that efforts were already underway to restore normal electricity supply as quickly as possible.
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“The technical team of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is currently working to restore power supply around 3:00 pm today, 10th June 2026,” the company stated.
AEDC further expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by the outage and appealed to affected customers for patience while repair works continue.
“We regret the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding,” the notice added.
The outage comes at a time when many residents and businesses continue to grapple with irregular power supply and rising energy costs. Communities affected by the disruption rely heavily on electricity for domestic, commercial, and industrial activities, making prolonged outages a significant concern.
Electricity consumers in the affected areas have been advised to monitor official communication channels from AEDC for updates regarding the progress of repair works and the restoration of supply.
Power sector stakeholders have repeatedly emphasized the need for sustained investment in Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure to reduce the frequency of technical faults that often result in widespread outages.
As restoration efforts continue, residents remain hopeful that electricity supply will be reinstated within the timeframe indicated by TCN engineers. AEDC reiterated its commitment to keeping customers informed and ensuring that normal service resumes as soon as the fault is successfully rectified.
For now, affected households and businesses are urged to make alternative arrangements while repair work on the 132kV Apo–Karu transmission line is completed.
