A group of 20 individuals in the Di-nyanvoh community of Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, has filed a lawsuit against the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), demanding N200 million in compensation for damages allegedly caused by high electric voltage.

The plaintiffs claim the excessive voltage, which occurred last year, resulted in massive destruction of their properties, including electrical appliances and household items.

According to the group, the incident, which occurred within their community, has left many of them struggling to replace their damaged belongings.

The case, now before the High Court in Jalingo, seeks to hold YEDC accountable for what the plaintiffs describe as negligence in maintaining a stable power supply.

They alleged the company failed to act swiftly to rectify the situation, leading to significant financial losses.

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It would be recalled that the said power voltage, which occurred in October 2023 in Di-nyanvoh community, also led to the electrocution of four family members.

Apart from the wanton destruction of lives, property worth millions of Naira, including electrical appliances, were also destroyed beyond recognition.

The matter, which was mentioned today by the High Court sitting in Jalingo, was observed to have been adjourned for January 2025.

Speaking with The Guardian, the counsel for the plaintiffs, G.T. Ieave, said all that his clients are demanding from the defendant is a compensation of N200 million.

Citing the multitude of injuries alleged to have been sustained by his clients and the damages incurred by them, the incident, according to him, has left permanent scars on the victims and demands urgent compensation.

The affected residents, who shared their thoughts with our state correspondent, are hopeful that the court will insert the right peg in the right hole by granting them justice and ensuring steps are taken to prevent future occurrences.