TCN Repairs Four Vandalised Towers on Afam-Elelenwo 132kV Line

"The affected towers, identified as T50, T51, T52 and T53, were discovered to have been vandalised on August 6, 2026, during routine inspection by TCN linesmen". TCN 

.... Says "further inspection revealed that critical bracing members had been removed from the four towers, thereby compromising their structural integrity and creating a potential risk to the safe and reliable transmission of electricity."

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced rehabilitation of four vandalised transmission towers along the Afam/IPP/Elelenwo 132kV Double Circuit Transmission Line in Rivers State, warning that continued attacks on power infrastructure could undermine electricity transmission along the corridor.

The affected towers, identified as T50, T51, T52 and T53, were discovered to have been vandalised on August 6, 2026, during routine inspection by TCN linesmen.

According to the company, further inspection revealed that critical bracing members had been removed from the four towers, thereby compromising their structural integrity and creating a potential risk to the safe and reliable transmission of electricity.

In response, TCN urgently mobilised a contractor to the site to undertake the necessary repairs and restore the affected structures.

A formal handover ceremony was subsequently conducted on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, by the Port Harcourt Transmission Region to officially mark the commencement of the rehabilitation exercise.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Head of Lines, Port Harcourt Transmission Region, Engr. Azuh Lucky, who represented the TCN management, stressed the importance of community participation in protecting critical electricity infrastructure.

Azuh appealed to residents of Elelenwo and surrounding communities, traditional rulers and the relevant local government authorities to work closely with TCN in combating vandalism and protecting transmission facilities in the area.

He said sustained community awareness, vigilance and cooperation were essential to preventing further attacks on the towers, particularly as rehabilitation work progresses.

The TCN official noted that vandalism of transmission towers poses a significant risk to the reliable transmission of electricity, stressing that the company was committed to completing the rehabilitation works within the shortest possible time.

TCN therefore urged residents of Elelenwo and neighbouring communities to support the ongoing repairs and remain vigilant against suspicious activities around transmission facilities.

The company said community cooperation would be critical to safeguarding the rehabilitated towers and ensuring uninterrupted and reliable power transmission along the Afam/IPP/Elelenwo corridor.