TCN Initiates Efforts to Restore Power Supply to Yobe and Borno States
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has started moves to restore power supply to Yobe and Borno states, following the destruction of two of its 330 KV transmission towers by terrorists.
The transmission towers were destroyed with improvised explosive devices on Friday night.
TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah in a statement on Sunday said linesmen and security operatives deployed by TCN detected the two towers destroyed by the terrorists.
According to her, the destruction of the two towers resulted in the loss of five megawatts of electricity.
She explained that arrangements have been made to temporarily supply power to the Potiskum transmission substation.
Meanwhile, TCN is mobilizing its contractors to re-erect the vandalized transmission towers and restring the 330 KV line to fully restore powers to Yobe and Borno states.
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Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have again targeted critical infrastructure in Yobe State, bringing down two Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) towers in Kasaisa Village, along the Kasaisa-Damaturu-Gujba road.
The attack which occurred on Friday morning, has plunged the state capital and its environs into darkness.
The incident was the second in three months, coming one month after the TCN had repaired the facility and restored electricity to the region.
When contacted, the Assistant Director, Public Relations Officer, Operation Lafiya Dole Sector 2 Damaturu, Captain Shehu Muhammad, confirmed the incident.
“It’s so unfortunate, the vandals bring down the towers,” he said.
Recently, Boko Haram fighters escalated their attacks in four areas; Gubja, Gulani, Geidam, and some parts of Damaturu, the state capital.
Residents of Damaturu said the recurring incident underscored the urgent need for enhanced security measures to protect vital infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted power supply in the state.
