The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a fresh attack on its power infrastructure, leaving parts of Abuja in darkness.
In a statement issued by the company’s Public Affairs Manager, Ndidi Mbah, TCN revealed that vandals struck in the early hours of Friday, targeting the 132kv transmission line and underground cable that supply bulk electricity to the 132kv Central Area transmission substation in Katampe, Abuja.
“Transmission lines taking power to parts of Abuja have again been attacked by vandals,” the statement read.
The company explained that the vandalism disrupted electricity supply to Maitama, Wuse, and Garki, with eight distribution feeders in the Central Area affected. The incident has reportedly cut off over 60 percent of the power supply to the capital.
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Mbah further disclosed that the attack occurred near the Menillum Park area of Abuja, where the culprits made away with 40 meters of 1x500mm conductor from two 132kv transmission lines. The affected areas include Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, Lifecamp, Asokoro, Utako, Mabushi, and parts of the Presidential Villa.
“TCN engineers have been mobilised to the site to repair the vandalized cable and encourage all Nigerians to be vigilant to protect our transmission equipment,” the spokesperson said, appealing to residents to remain patient as repairs are expedited.
The TCN lamented the recurring issue of infrastructure vandalism, which has become a major challenge across the country.
Last year, the government disclosed it spent N8.8 billion to repair 128 electricity towers damaged by vandals nationwide between January and November.
Efforts are underway to restore power in the affected areas, and the company has called on the public to help safeguard critical infrastructure to prevent further disruptions.
