Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that its 330 kilovolt (kV) Shiroro-Katampe transmission line has fallen victim to vandalism.
Gatekeepers News reports that a statement released on Thursday by Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s general manager of public affairs, indicated that essential components of the conductor between specific towers were stolen by unidentified vandals.
The incident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 11:43 PM, resulting in a blackout in the affected region.
“A TCN lines patrol team was dispatched from the Abuja Regional office of TCN to investigate the cause of the fault,” she said.
“The team discovered that vandals had stolen part of the conductor between towers T216 and T218.
“The TCN lines maintenance crew has since mobilized to the site and is working assiduously to replace the vandalized 330kV power conductor.”
Mbah said restoration of bulk power supply through the affected line is expected soon.
“We appeal to the general public to assist in identifying and reporting suspicious activities around power transmission infrastructure,” she added.
“Your vigilance and cooperation are crucial in helping us to prevent acts of vandalism or apprehend the culprits.”
