Panic as Vandals Bomb Power Transmission Line in Abuja
Suspected electricity vandals /terrorists have intensified their assault on the nation’s capital city, Abuja following the reported bombing of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Tower 70, along the 330KV Gwagwalada -Katampe transmission line in the Federal Capital Territory. The horrific incident has reduced bulk power supply flexibility and the volume of power into Abuja by 250MW, according to TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah. She said the incident which occured at about 11.32 pm on 26th February necessitated despatch of patrol team after attempt at reclosure of power trip at the Gwagwalada Substation failed . Mbah said the the Tower is presently standing precariously with support of conductors. “The sad incident occurred on the 26th of February, 2024, at about 11.32 pm. At the said time, the Gwagwalada – Katampe Transmission line tripped at Gwagwalada Transmission Substation and trial reclosure by TCN Operators failed, necessitating a physical patrol of the line. “The TCN lines ...