Police Refute Allegation Of Hostage-taking At Imo Power Station
The Imo State Police Command has refuted the allegations of abduction and hostage-taking at the 132/33KV Transmission Substation in Egbu, Owerri North Local Government Area of the state.
The Command said its preliminary investigation revealed that no staff of the National Integrated Power Transmission Company (NIPTC) or Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) was coerced into shutting down the facility on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
In an official statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Henry Okoye, it was clarified that the incident at the substation stemmed from an operational disagreement between the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and the Orashi Electricity Distribution Company (OEDC).
The Command further informed that the Chairman of the Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC) has intervened in the dispute with the intention of resolving it.
Additionally, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has ordered a comprehensive investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to determine the underlying causes of the incident.
The Command has assured the residents of Imo State that it is effectively managing the situation, and all necessary measures have been implemented to maintain peace and order around the facility.
Furthermore, the Command affirmed its commitment to ensuring that TCN/NISO operators and all electricity personnel perform their duties safely, professionally, and without any form of intimidation.
The Command added that measures have also been enacted to prevent any future occurrences and to protect critical infrastructure throughout the state.
It urged the public to remain calm and to disregard any misleading reports.
