Major parts of Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital city, have been plunged into darkness, as attacks on tower 70 along the 330kV Gwagwalada-Katampe Transmission line, reduced bulk power supply flexibility and the volume of power into the city by 250MW.
“The TCN lines and patrol team discovered that the four tower footings of Tower 70 were vandalised, destroying the tower legs and causing the tower to stand on the ground, supported by conductors.
“The incident has reduced bulk power supply flexibility and the volume of power into Abuja by 250MW.
“Meanwhile, TCN has mobilised to the site of the incident and has commenced an emergency repair of the damaged tower and its associated equipment.
“We reiterate the need for vigilance in the fight against vandalism of power equipment. It is important that we report suspicious movements around all power equipment to security operatives or to the nearest TCN offices nationwide, “ she said.
SOURCE: LEADERSHIP
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