The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a surge in incidents of vandalism, with over 18 transmission towers targeted between January 9 and 14, 2025.
These acts of sabotage occurred across Rivers, Abia, and Kano States, significantly disrupting power transmission operations.
In a statement issued on Sunday by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, the company detailed the extent of the damage and its impact on Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
According to the statement, routine patrols by TCN’s linesmen uncovered extensive damage to critical infrastructure. In Rivers State, towers 171 through 181 and tower 184 along the Owerri/Ahoada 132kV line were found vandalized on January 10, 2025. Additional towers, including 146, 147, and 149, were targeted on January 14, with vandals removing base brackets and compromising their stability.
In Abia State, the Alaoji/Umuahia 132kV line, already undergoing repairs, suffered further setbacks as vandals struck towers 160…
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