An explosion rocked the Zungeru Hydro Electricity Dam in Niger State on Monday, injuring several workers and damaging installations.
The multimillion-naira dam, yet to be commissioned by the Federal Government, is the fourth hydroelectric dam in the state.
The cause of the explosion remains undisclosed.
A reliable source confirmed the incident to newsmen, stating that workers sustained various degrees of injuries and are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals, with the more seriously injured being transported to Minna for intensive care.
“We saw a Chinese national with severe injuries being taken to Minna for additional medical attention.
“The number of injured staff is uncertain, but significant,” the source said.
The explosion poses a threat to nationwide power outage, according to reports.
