The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced the attack on its 330kV Shiroro–Katampe transmission by vandals on Wednesday.
A statement signed by TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, and made available to our correspondent today in Abuja, said the resultant effect saw the circuit lose supply on the national grid at approximately 11:43 pm, reports Nigerian Tribune.
The statement added that a TCN patrol team dispatched to investigate the incident discovered that vandals had stolen part of the conductor between towers T216 and T218.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) regrets to announce that its 330kV Shiroro–Katampe transmission line was vandalised on Wednesday, 18th December 2024.
“At approximately 11:43 pm, the 330kV Shiroro–Katampe circuit lost supply on the grid. A trial reclosure was attempted, but the line tripped again immediately.
“A TCN lines patrol team was dispatched from the Abuja Regional office of TCN to investigate the cause of the fault. 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. 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. Your vigilance and cooperation are crucial in helping us to prevent acts of vandalism or apprehend the culprits,” the statement read.
