Vandals Attack On Tower Responsible For Epileptic Power Supply In Abuja— TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Wednesday, has attributed the drop in electricity supply in Abuja to the vandalization of grid towers. 

The TCN assertion was made after Tower 70 along its 330kV Gwagwalada-Katampe line was vandalised, on Monday, February 26, 2024.

In December 2023, the TCN said its Gwagwalada-Kukwaba-Apo 132KV Transmission Line 1 was attacked by suspected vandals.

TCN General Manager Public Affairs Ndidi Mbah

in a statement on Wednesday confirming the second attack noted that the tower was dangerously left on the ground after it was vandalised.

“At the said time, the Gwagwalada – Katampe Transmission line tripped at Gwagwalada Transmission Substation and trial reclosure by TCN Operators failed, necessitating a physical patrol of the line. 

“The TCN lines and patrol team discovered that the four tower footings of Tower 70 were vandalised, destroying the tower legs and causing the tower to stand on the ground, supported by conductors.

“The incident has reduced bulk power supply flexibility and the volume of power into Abuja by 250MW,” Mbah notified.

The transmission company noted that it has mobilised to the site of the incident and has commenced an emergency repair of the damaged tower and its associated equipment while reiterating the need for vigilance in the fight against the vandalism of power equipment.