Terrorists during the week, send Abuja into darkness following reported the bombing of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Tower 70, along the 330KV Gwagwalada -Katampe transmission line in the Federal Capital Territory.

The spokesperson of TCN, Ndidi Mbah in a statement said the incident which occured at about 11.32 pm on 26th February necessitated despatch of patrol team after attempt at reclosure of power trip at the Gwagwalada Substation failed 

She noted: “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  tower footings of Tower 70 were bombed, destroying the tower legs and causing the tower to stand on the ground, supported by conductors”.

Mbah added that the incident has reduced bulk power supply flexibility and the volume of power into Abuja by 250MW, according to 

She stressed that the the Tower is presently standing precariously with support of conductors.

Mbah, however, revealed that the company has mobilised to the location for emergency repairs of the damaged tower and its associated equipment.

TCN reiterated the need for vigilance in the fight against vandalism of power equipment, adding that it is important to report suspicious movements around all power equipment to security operatives or to the nearest TCN offices nationwide.