The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a malicious act of vandalism on its infrastructure, resulting in the collapse of two critical towers, T372 and T373, along the Gombe-Damaturu 330kV transmission line. The incident occurred on the 21st of December, 2023, at approximately 21:18 local time. Tower T372, situated near Katsaita Village in Yobe State, was deliberately vandalized, leading to its collapse. The consequential damage brought down tower T373, exacerbating the disruption to the transmission line.
Impact on Power Supply the vandalized vital transmission line
This deliberate act of vandalism has had severe repercussions on the power supply to significant parts of the North East region, specifically affecting Yobe and Borno States. The resultant power outage, caused by the towers’ collapse, has left communities in these states without electricity. TCN engineers investigating the outage confirmed the use of explosives by the vandals, leading to the towers’ destruction.
TCN’s Response and Ongoing Efforts in rehabilitating of the vital transmission line
TCN has swiftly responded to the crisis by mobilizing its contractors to the site for the immediate commencement of the reconstruction process. The primary objective is to restore the damaged transmission towers promptly, ensuring the swift reinstatement of power supply to the affected regions. TCN has expressed deep regret for the inconvenience caused to the government and the populace of Yobe and Borno States, assuring swift actions to rectify the situation.
Appeal for Collaboration
Expressing strong condemnation of the vandalism, TCN has emphasized the crucial role of collaboration between host communities and the company in safeguarding and preserving national power infrastructures. The appeal urges collective efforts to combat such destructive acts that negatively impact essential services.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of vital infrastructure to deliberate acts of sabotage, underscoring the necessity for heightened security measures and community participation in protecting these critical assets. TCN remains committed to restoring the power supply swiftly while urging vigilance and cooperation from all stakeholders to prevent future occurrences of vandalism that disrupt the nation’s essential services.
By reporting on this act of vandalism and TCN’s swift response, it is evident that collaborative efforts are imperative to safeguard vital infrastructure and maintain uninterrupted services for communities.
Vandalism Ravages Nigeria’s Power Grid: 108 Transmission Towers Destroyed in Sabotage
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed alarming data revealing a spree of destructive acts against the nation’s power transmission infrastructure. Between January 2022 and September of the current year, a staggering total of 108 power transmission towers fell victim to acts of vandalism across multiple regions of the country. The vandals targeted critical infrastructure, demolishing 132kV double circuit power transmission lines, 330kV double circuit lines, and engaging in soil excavation that posed a severe threat to transmission towers. The Federal Government categorically condemned these actions as deliberate sabotage
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