The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says vandals have destroyed two of its rebuilt towers, T193 and T194, along the Damaturu-Maiduguri 330KV single-circuit transmission line.
Its Public Affairs General Manager, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah broke the news in a press statement issued in Abuja.
The incident, according to her, is believed to have happened at about 10:15 pm, (Tuesday) night, when the 150MVA Power Transformer at Molai Substation tripped at the same time as the 330KV Transmission line supplying bulk power to Maiduguri from Damaturu transmission substation.
The Spokesperson noted that after the line tripping, efforts were made by TCN Engineers to close the Mulai – Damaturu line to enable bulk transmission of electricity, which failed repeatedly.
Mrs. Mbah however said TCN is currently assessing the situation with the view to deciding on the best approach to ensuring the temporary restoration of the power supply while a contractor is mobilized to rebuild the two transmission towers.
