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BREAKING: Vandals attack the Shiroro-Katampe transmission line once more
According to a statement provided to Tribune Online on Friday in Abuja and signed by Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, the circuit lost power on the national grid at around 11:43 p.m.
A TCN patrol team sent to look into the incident found that vandals had taken a portion of the conductor between towers T216 and T218.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is sorry to report that on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, vandalism occurred on its 330kV Shiroro–Katampe transmission line.
“At approximately 11:43 pm, the 330kV Shiroro–Katampe circuit lost supply on the grid. The line instantly tripped again after an attempt at a trial reclosure.
“A TCN lines patrol team was dispatched from the Abuja Regional office of TCN to investigate the cause of the fault. The team discovered that vandals had stolen part of the conductor between towers T216 and T218.
“The TCN lines maintenance crew has since mobilized to the site and is working assiduously to replace the vandalized 330kV power conductor. Restoration of bulk power supply through the affected line is expected soon.
“We appeal to the general public to assist in identifying and reporting suspicious activities around power transmission infrastructure. Your vigilance and cooperation are crucial in helping us to prevent acts of vandalism or apprehend the culprits,” the statement read.
