Power outage hits parts of Abuja following fresh attack on TCN infrastructure

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced another incident of vandalism on its power infrastructure, resulting in a blackout across parts of Abuja.

According to a statement released by TCN’s Public Affairs Manager, Ndidi Mbah, the attack occurred in the early hours of Friday. Vandals targeted a crucial 132kV transmission line and an underground cable that supply bulk electricity to the 132kV Central Area transmission substation in Katampe, Abuja.

This act of sabotage has disrupted power supply, leaving residents and businesses in affected areas grappling with the consequences. TCN has condemned the attack, emphasizing the critical role its infrastructure plays in the nation’s power supply chain.

The company reassured the public that efforts are underway to repair the damage and restore electricity as quickly as possible. TCN also called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity near power facilities to prevent future occurrences.

“Transmission lines taking power to parts of Abuja have again been attacked by vandals,” the statement read.

The company explained that the vandalism disrupted electricity supply to Maitama, Wuse, and Garki, with eight distribution feeders in the Central Area affected. The incident has reportedly cut off over 60 percent of the power supply to the capital.

Mbah further disclosed that the attack occurred near the Menillum Park area of Abuja, where the culprits made away with 40 meters of 1x500mm conductor from two 132kv transmission lines. The affected areas include Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, Lifecamp, Asokoro, Utako, Mabushi, and parts of the Presidential Villa.

“TCN engineers have been mobilised to the site to repair the vandalized cable and encourage all Nigerians to be vigilant to protect our transmission equipment,” the spokesperson said, appealing to residents to remain patient as repairs are expedited.

The TCN lamented the recurring issue of infrastructure vandalism, which has become a major challenge across the country.

Last year, the government disclosed it spent N8.8 billion to repair 128 electricity towers damaged by vandals nationwide between January and November.

Efforts are underway to restore power in the affected areas, and the company has called on the public to help safeguard critical infrastructure to prevent further disruptions.

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