Security threats behind continued blackout in Northern Nigeria – Power Minister, Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the Northern Nigerian states have continued to experience blackouts because of a security threat.

Adelabu disclosed this during a press conference on Tuesday.

Giving an update on the persistent blackout in Northern Nigeria, Adelabu explained that the delay in fixing the vandalised Shiroro-Kaduna Line was due to security threats.

“This time was more severe, and the repairs have been delayed because of security threats,” he stated.

Newspot reports that Adelabu assured that power supply will be restored to the region by the end of this week.

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The minister’s update comes after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered him and the responsible agency to restore power supply to Northern Nigeria after days of the blackout.

Recall that Nigerians on Monday called for the sack of Adelabu over the persistent darkness in Northern Nigeria for several days.