TCN repairs four vandalised power lines in Rivers
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has begun repairing four vandalised towers along the Afam-IPP-Elelenwo 132kV transmission line in Rivers State. Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-repairs-four-vandalised-power-lines-in-rivers/
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is currently repairing four vandalised transmission towers located along the Afam-IPP-Elelenwo 132kV Double-Circuit Transmission Line. This incident was discovered on August 6, 2026, during an inspection by TCN engineers from the Port Harcourt Region. The affected towers are identified as Towers T50 to T53, whose members were removed and taken away.
This marks the fifth vandalism attack on the same transmission line in recent times. TCN emphasized that this incident threatens the stability of the national grid, highlighting the importance of protecting and maintaining such infrastructure. They are urging all stakeholders to support their efforts and help prevent further attacks on transmission infrastructure.
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