Incident Details
- Suspected vandals attacked 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line 1.
– - Incident occurred on November 9, 2024.
- Three transmission towers (T306, T307, T308) affected.
Impact
- Power supply to Abuja disrupted.
- Two spans of aluminum conductor stolen.
TCN Response
- Engineers attempted to re-energize the line but failed.
- Patrol team dispatched to inspect the line.
- Replacement aluminum conductors being sourced.
Rising Vandalism Concerns
- Part of a pattern of attacks on transmission lines and towers nationwide.
- Previous incidents in Gwagwalada area:
– December 10, 2023: Gwagwalada-Kukuwaba-Apo transmission line attacked.
– February 26, 2024: Gwagwalada-Katampe line vandalized.
TCN Appeal
- Collaborate with security operatives to combat vandalism.
- Protect power installations to strengthen the national grid.
- Vandalism undermines efforts to improve transmission system.
Vandals have struck again, disrupting power supply to Abuja by attacking the 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line 1 . This incident occurred on November 9, 2024, and affected three transmission towers, specifically T306, T307, and T308 ¹. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that its engineers attempted to re-energize the transmission line, but it tripped immediately .
Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. There have been previous attacks on transmission infrastructure in the Gwagwalada area, including the vandalism of the Gwagwalada-Kukuwaba-Apo transmission line on December 10, 2023, and the Gwagwalada-Katampe line on February 26, 2024. These repeated attacks are undermining efforts to enhance Nigeria’s power supply and grid reliability.
Impact of the Attack:
• Disrupted Power Supply: The attack has disrupted bulk power transmission to Abuja and surrounding areas .
• Stolen Conductors: The vandals stole two spans of aluminum conductor from line one .
• Ongoing Repairs: TCN is currently working to source replacement aluminum conductors to restore full transmission capacity .
TCN is urging residents in communities near transmission lines and towers to collaborate with the company and security operatives to curb the menace of vandalism .
