Blackout: Two injured as Edo NUEE Chairman is attacked

On October 24, 2026, at the headquarters of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) in Edo State, an attack occurred that resulted in injuries to two individuals, including Uwumarogie Owenaze William, the Edo State Chairman of BEDC. The incident took place amidst ongoing issues related to power supply in the region, leading to heightened tensions among stakeholders.

Reported by The Nation.