The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the fall of a key transmission tower in Kaduna State on September 18, attributing the damage to intense weather conditions coupled with deliberate sabotage.
Tower No. 7 along the Kaduna Town Line I and II in Rigasa Community came down following a heavy downpour accompanied by gusty winds. An investigation revealed that crucial structural parts had been removed by vandals, severely compromising the tower’s stability.
Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, explained in a Saturday statement that the incident disrupted power supply to several distribution points, especially within Kaduna South. In response, the company has launched emergency operations aimed at reducing the blackout’s impact.
Collaborating with Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), TCN recommended linking the 33kV Mogadishu feeder with the 33kV Abakwa feeder to maintain electricity flow to affected neighborhoods. Nevertheless, certain districts such as Kinkinau, Yan Tukwane, and Kaduna North continue to enjoy uninterrupted service.
Technicians have mobilized to the site and are in the process of dismantling the remains of the damaged tower. Plans are progressing to construct a replacement structure as swiftly and safely as possible, reassuring residents of a prompt restoration.
TCN reiterated its dedication to protecting its assets and urged local communities to report any suspicious actions near power installations.
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