TCN Suffers Another Attack: Three Transmission Towers Vandalized

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported another devastating attack on its infrastructure, with three transmission towers vandalized. The incident occurred in the early hours of November 9, 2024, disrupting bulk power transmission along the 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada line.

The TCN disclosed this in a statement, stating that the attack was discovered during an inspection of the towers for faults. TCN engineers attempted to re-energize the line but were unsuccessful.

Upon inspection, they discovered that transmission towers T306, T307, and T308 along line one had been vandalized, disrupting bulk power transmission along the route. Further examination revealed that the vandals had stolen two spans of aluminum conductor from line one.

The Lokoja-Gwagwalada line is a double-circuit transmission line, and while TCN is still supplying bulk power through line two, efforts are underway to source replacement aluminum conductors for the two spans stolen from line one.

TCN condemned the rising trend of vandalism targeting transmission lines and towers, stating that it hinders the expansion and stability of the national grid. The company appealed to members of the public, especially residents of communities hosting transmission lines and towers, to collaborate with TCN and security operatives in combating the menace.