Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), said power supply disruption recently experienced in some parts of Benin City and its environs was caused by a two meter snake trapped in transformer T23 at the Benin switchyard.
It said the snake put Nekpennekpen, Ikpoba dam and Akoko feeders out of power supply.
A press statement signed by TCN Public Affairs Manager, Elder Rufus Imafidon said normal power supply had been restored to the affected areas and expressed regrets over inconveniences caused by the power interruption.
Rufus noted that the inauguration of a 3x33KV feeders at Ajaokuta 132/33KV transmission sub-station had helped to improve power supply to all parts of Kogi State.
The facility, according to the official, was constructed and installed at a cost of N60m.
The statement added that only Lokoja and Anyigba feeders were on ground before the installation of the 3x33KV feeders.