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Some deaths shake communities. Others force us to ask tough questions.
In Tudun-Wadan Pantami, Gombe State, a deadly power surge claimed five lives, including Muhammad Yusuf Kulani, the Permanent Secretary for Special Duties and Regional Integration.
This wasn’t a freak accident. It was a failure—one that could have been prevented.
⚡ How It Happened
It started with a faulty transformer—a ticking time bomb sitting in plain sight.
When the surge hit, power lines carried more electricity than they could handle, sending deadly currents through households.
Five people never stood a chance. Thirteen others are fighting for their lives.
🔥 The Bigger Problem No One Talks About
Nigeria’s power sector has been unreliable for decades, and it’s not just about blackouts. It’s about how neglect turns into tragedy.
- Old transformers are rarely replaced—until disaster strikes.
- Power surges are frequent, yet no emergency response systems are in place.
- Lives are lost, and no one takes responsibility.
We’ve accepted unstable electricity as a daily inconvenience, but what happens when it becomes deadly?
🏛️ What the Government is Saying
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya called the incident “heartbreaking” and promised an investigation.
But will it lead to action—or will it be another cycle of condolences, committee meetings, and forgotten promises?
🧠 Final Thoughts: Who Pays for Negligence?
The families mourning today didn’t lose loved ones to an accident. They lost them to avoidable failure.
How many more people need to die before power reforms mean something?
Because right now, Nigeria isn’t just failing in electricity—it’s failing the people who depend on it.
💬 What’s your take? Should authorities be held accountable, or is this just another consequence of a broken system? Let’s talk.
