In yet another attack on Nigeria’s power infrastructure, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that the 330kV Shiroro-Katampe transmission line was vandalized on Wednesday night.
According to Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager for Public Affairs, the disruption occurred at around 11:43 pm when the line lost its supply to the national grid. Despite efforts to restore power immediately, the line failed to reconnect, prompting a closer investigation.
A team from TCN’s Abuja office was quickly dispatched to assess the situation, where they discovered that vandals had stolen a section of the conductor between two towers, T216 and T218.
TCN’s maintenance crew has already mobilized to replace the damaged conductor, with the hope of restoring power soon. In the meantime, the company is calling on the public to help protect critical power infrastructure by reporting any suspicious activity.
“Your cooperation is crucial in preventing these crimes and assisting in catching those responsible,” Mbah appealed.
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