SYSTEM SABOTAGE: SHIRORO-KATAMPE TRANSMISSION LINE VANDALIZED

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reports that one of its critical infrastructures, the Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line, has been vandalized, making the fifth such incident within February and March of this year.

At approximately 9am this morning, the Shiroro-Katampe transmission line experienced a trip. Following initial investigations, TCN engineers attempted to restore operation but were unsuccessful. Subsequently, efforts were made to identify the fault location. Hence, linesmen were dispatched to physically patrol the suspected area.

During the fault tracing process, vigilante team leaders in the vicinity notified TCN linesmen of vandalism along the Shiroro-Katampe transmission line. TCN personnel confirmed the vandalisation of the 330kV Shiroro-Katampe transmission line 1, from Towers 244 to 245, and the conductors stolen.

TCN is currently mobilizing for conductor replacement, pending completion of security operations at the site. Nevertheless, the second line remains fully operational, in conjunction with the Gwagwalada 330kV line serving the Kukwaba-Apo axis.

Also, the wheeling capacity of TCN towards Abuja and environs would be enhanced by the Lokoja - Gwagwalada 330kV transmission line. TCN is working hard to minimise the adverse effect of these acts of sabotage on bulk power supply to Abuja and environs.

This incident adds to a series of vandalism incidents recorded by TCN in February 2024, including the destruction of Tower 70 along the Gwagwalada-Katampe transmission line on February 26, 2024. Other incidents include the vandalism of towers 377 and 378 along the Gombe-Damaturu 330kV transmission line on February 23, 2024, and the attack on towers 145 to 149 and 201 to 218 along the Owerri-Ahoda 132kV transmission line on February 15, 2024. Additionally, on February 1, 2024, Tower number 388 along the Jos-Bauchi 132kV single circuit transmission line collapsed due to vandalism.

Nackzy:
Hardship taken too far

This things they're vandalising where are they going to use it or sell it

nairalandkachy1:


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slaawomirr:
Damnnn nigga

Always quick to criticise government but the little government is doing they destroying it

crossfm:
Hehehe.

Nigerians are funny people. You vandalize power equipments and turn around to complain about power outage .

The government should treat the people that buy such items more like terrorists. They must be made to face hash treatment,to stand as a deterrent to others.

My fear is if the government or the oga's at the top are not even responsible for these.

They send their boys to vandalize,then bring in the same items as the new ones .

slaawomirr:
Damnnn nigga

Always quick to criticise government but the little government is doing they destroying it

DeLaRue:


It's not hardship. Was there no hardship during Mr Buhari's government.

These are most likely sponsored attacks.

Certain elements trying to undermine the government.

If certain people can't control a Southern president, they try and create chaos.