The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported the destruction of two of its towers along the Gombe-Damaturu axis. The company explained that the event happened on the 23rd of February around 9 pm.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the General Manager of Public Affairs of the company where it stated that the TCN has arranged a temporary electricity supply to the Damaturu via the Potiskum transmission sub-station.
The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) regrets to announce the vandalism and destruction of two of its transmission towers, T377 and T378, along the Gombe–Damaturu 330kV transmission line on February 23, 2024.”
“This act, perpetrated by insurgents, resulted in a load loss of approximately 5MW. At approximately 9:35 pm yesterday, the Gombe – Damaturu 330kV transmission line experienced a trip.”
“Following initial checks, TCN engineers from the Bauchi regional office attempted the restoration of the line but it tripped again, prompting the dispatch of TCN’s linesmen and security operatives to trace the fault. The team, then discovered the two collapsed towers, T377 and T378.”
The company noted that the destruction of critical infrastructure like this is highly regretted and called on relevant authorities at all levels of government to ensure the protection of power infrastructure.
It also stated that arrangements are underway to mobilise contractors to the site to re-erect the destroyed towers.