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In a disturbing recurrence of events, suspected vandals have once again struck at the heart of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, dealing a severe blow to the nation’s capital. Less than a week after the destruction of two power transmission towers in the North-East, another tower bringing electricity to Abuja has fallen victim to sabotage, drastically reducing power supply to just about two hours a day.
The brazen attack has resulted in a significant loss of power, with an estimated 250 Megawatts of electricity being cut off from Abuja’s grid. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has been forced to implement stringent power rationing measures over the past two weeks, leaving many districts without reliable access to electricity.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the latest incident, revealing that Tower 70 along its crucial 330kV Gwagwalada-Katampe Transmission line was vandalized, causing the tower to collapse dangerously to the ground. The attack, which occurred late on February 26, 2024, severely compromised the flow of electricity into Abuja, exacerbating an already strained power supply situation.
TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, emphasized the urgent need for vigilance in safeguarding power infrastructure against such acts of vandalism. The company has swiftly mobilized repair teams to the site, initiating emergency repairs to restore the damaged tower and associated equipment. Mbah urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around power installations to security authorities or TCN offices nationwide.
