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The Eko Electricity Distribution Company(EKEDC), has apologized for the blackout being experienced in Lagos areas, such as Lekki, Ajah, Victoria Island and Ikoyi.<\/p>\n

EKEDC blamed the blackout on the rain, which has continued to batter the city of 30 million people, resulting into an unprecedented flood on the roads and homes.<\/p>\n

According to a short statement sent to its customers early Sunday, EKEDC said some of its own offices too have been flooded.<\/p>\n

\u201cDear Customer, we apologize for the electricity outage you are experiencing. This is a safety measure due to the current floods experienced at some of our stations\u201d, the company said.<\/p>\n

Many areas have not had electricity for five days since the rains began falling almost ceaselessly in the city since last week.<\/p>

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It also still rained overnight on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday declared Ahmadu Bello Way a forbidden zone because of the flooding of the area.<\/p>\n

The NIgerian Television Authority, which also operates from the road has also shut its offices till Monday, hoping the water would have cleared.<\/p>\n

Source:NAN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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