VANDALS DESTROY TRANSMISSION TOWERS IN DAMATURU

..... As TCN Deploys Engineers, Security Personnel To Fix Damaged Towers T377, T378 Along Gombe-Damaturu 330kV Transmission Line.

"In the interim, TCN has arranged to temporarily supply electricity to Damaturu from the Potiskum Transmission Substation."

Insurgents have destroyed two major transmission towers; T377 and T378 located along the Gombe-Damaturu 330kV transmission line, causing severe disruptions to supply of electricity which resulted in the load loss of approximately 5MW.

A statement issued and signed by Ndidi Mbah General Manager, Public Affairs, Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN disclosed that, "the act, perpetrated by insurgents, occured on February 23, 2024."

"At approximately 9:35 pm yesterday, the Gombe-Damaturu 330kV transmission line experienced a trip. Following initial checks, TCN engineers from the Bauchi regional office attempted the restoration of the line but it tripped again, prompting the dispatch of TCN’s linesmen and security operatives to trace the fault. The team, then discovered the two collapsed towers, T377 and T378."

"In the interim, TCN has arranged to temporarily supply electricity to Damaturu from the Potiskum Transmission Substation. Meanwhile, arrangements are underway to mobilize contractors that will re-erect the vandalized transmission towers and restring the 330kV line affected by the incident." The statement read.

"TCN condemns this act of sabotage and is again calling on relevant authorities to intensify efforts in the protection of power infrastructures.

"We are committed to working diligently to expedite the restoration process and minimize the impact of this unfortunate incident on power supply to the affected areas." The statement concluded.