By Eze Chukwu
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that its 330kV Shiroro – Katampe Abuja, transmission line was vandalized on Wednesday, 18th December 2024.
A statement by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs, disclosed that “aapproximately 11:43 pm, the 330kV Shiroro – Katampe circuit lost supply on the grid.
“A trial reclosure was attempted, but the line tripped again immediately”.
She added that upon becoming aware of the Criminal activity, “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”.
Mbah appealed 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 vandalis or apprehend the culprits,” she added.
