Gwagwalada-Kukwaba-Apo 132KV Transmission Line 1 in Abuja axis on Monday, attacked by suspected vandals, Transmission Company of Nigeria has said.
TCN, in a statement via a press statement, noted that the transmission line was “vandalised between Tower 23 and Tower 25”, adding that the vandalisation of the line took place at about 1 am on Sunday, “when bulk power supply on the line was cut off, necessitating an early morning investigation by TCN linesmen.”
According to Ndidi Mbah, the TCN General Manager of Public Affairs, the investigations revealed a vandalised portion of the line route between Tower 23 and Tower 25, adding that the vandals had also carted away conductors, causing a power outage at the Kukwaba Transmission Substation.
He, however, stated that the TCN had restored bulk power supply to Kukwaba Substation as a temporary solution through Apo Substation, even as arrangements were underway to repair the affected line
“Presently, TCN has restored bulk power supply to Kukwaba Substation at 07:08 pm as a temporary solution through Apo Substation. Arrangements are, however, ongoing to effect repairs on the affected line,” Mbah said.