Vandals have again descended on a major transmission line supplying electricity to some parts of the country.
A statement issued by General Manager in charge of Public Affairs, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ndidi Mbah, on Friday, said the vandals attacked Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Line, pulled down three towers and stolen one third of conductors.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) regrets to report that its Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kv line, which is currently under repair due to previous vandalism, was again targeted by vandals on November 19, 2024.
” The attack, which affected towers 29 to 31, resulted in the theft of approximately one-third of the conductor,” it said.
The statement however, stated that a team of TCN engineers, led by Engr. Emmanuel Akpa, General Manager of the Port Harcourt Region, has conducted an inspection of the site.
” Preliminary findings indicate that the incident occurred at night.
” In an attempt to prevent further theft while repair arrangements are being made, local security has been put in place.
“Additionally, the line will be energized from the Ahoada end as a preventive measure.
” Efforts to replace the stolen 250mm conductor are currentiy underway. Despite challenges posed by difficult terrain and flooding, the restringing of the Ahoada-Yenagoa 133kw is approximately 85percent complete,” it added
Earlier in November, vandals also attacked transmission towers in Okada and Ofosu communities along the 330kv Benin-Egbin and Benin-Omotosho transmission lines, with total of 31 towers were affected in the incident.