The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Wednesday, disclosed that its Tower 70 along the 330kV Gwagwalada -Katampe Transmission line has been vandalised.
The development, according to a statement issued by the TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the incident occurred on the 26th of February, 2024, at about 11.32 pm.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby states that Tower 70 along its 330kV Gwagwalada -Katampe Transmission line has been vandalised with the tower standing precariously on the ground.
“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 and patrol team discovered that the four (4) tower footings of Tower 70 were bombed, destroying the tower legs and causing the tower to stand on the ground, supported by conductors.
