The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a devastating attack on its infrastructure, with six transmission towers destroyed on the Apir-Lafia transmission line in Nasarawa State. The incident, which occurred on May 30 at 1:15 am, has caused severe disruptions to power supply in the region.
According to Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, the attack happened during a downpour, and despite efforts to reclose the line, it failed. A physical line trace revealed damage to critical components of towers T125 to T130, confirming acts of vandalism.
The destroyed towers are part of the crucial Apir-Lafia 330kV Transmission Lines I and II, which are currently out of service. TCN engineers are on site, assessing the damage and working to restore normal transmission.
To minimize the impact of the outage, the Lafia 330kV Transmission Station is being supplied through the Lafia-Jos transmission line as a temporary measure. The affected electricity customers are being served by Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC).
TCN has condemned the continued vandalism of power transmission infrastructure, appealing to host communities and the general public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities. “Collective action is essential to protect national grid assets and ensure reliable power supply,” Mbah said.
The attack has raised concerns about the security of critical infrastructure in the country. Vandalism of power transmission lines has become a recurring issue, causing significant economic losses and disrupting the lives of millions.
TCN has urged the public to join forces with security agencies to combat the menace of vandalism and ensure the integrity of the national grid.
The company is working tirelessly to restore power supply and has assured customers that efforts are underway to prevent future occurrences.
The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and cooperation to protect critical infrastructure and ensure reliable power supply in Nigeria. Would you like to know more about the impact of vandalism on power supply or measures being taken to prevent such incidents?
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