TCN ANNOUNCES ANOTHER VANDAL ATTACK ON AHOADA-YENAGOA 132KV POWER LINE
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According to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), vandals targeted its Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV line on Tuesday once more. The line is presently undergoing repairs because of prior damage.
The TCN claimed in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, on Friday that almost one-third of the conductor was stolen as a result of the incident, which targeted towers 29 to 31.
According to the statement, the facility was inspected by a group of TCN engineers under the direction of Engr. Emmanuel Akpa, General Manager of the Port Harcourt Region.
“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 engaged at Ula Ikata in Ahoada East LGA to secure the site until repairs are completed. Additionally, the line will be energized from the Ahoada end as a preventive measure.
“Efforts to replace the stolen 250mm conductor are currently underway. Despite challenges posed by difficult terrain and flooding, the restringing of the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV line is approximately 85% complete,” the statement read partly.
Vandals also targeted transmission towers along the 330kV Benin-Egbin and Benin-Omotosho transmission lines in the Okada and Ofosu Communities earlier in November. This incident affected 31 towers in all.
During a routine patrol, TCN linesmen found the vandalized towers that had been severely damaged, with important components taken.
According to the corporation, TCN engineers in the Benin Sub-Region have started repairs to stop the damaged towers from collapsing and to keep the bulk power supply from being interrupted.
It went on to say that these instances highlight how urgently the growing issue of theft and vandalism harming Nigeria’s electrical infrastructure must be addressed.
TCN called on the public to support efforts to address these crimes, which it said have significantly hampered the expansion and stability of the national grid.
“As TCN intensifies its efforts to protect installations, we appeal to security operatives and local communities to be more vigilant in safeguarding power infrastructure in their areas.”
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