Separate attacks by vandals have disrupted ongoing repair work on the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV and Benin-Omotosho 330kV Transmission Lines.
A statement by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday said the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV line, which is currently under repair due to previous vandalism, was again targeted by vandals on November 19, 2024. The attack, which affected towers 29 to 31, resulted in the theft of approximately one-third of the conductor.
The company disclosed that a team of engineers, led by Engr. Emmanuel Akpa, General Manager of the Port Harcourt Region, has conducted an inspection of the site with preliminary findings indicating that the incident occurred at night.
TCN noted that 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”, it added.
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 company had in August reported that 13 transmission towers along the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Double Circuit transmission line have been vandalized. The incident was first reported by the Youth President of the Ukpeli Community in Rivers State on August 12, 2024.
TCN also disclosed yesterday that vandals also attacked its transmission towers in the Okada and Ofosu Communities along the 330kV Benin-Egbin and Benin-Omotosho transmission lines. A total of 31 towers were affected in this incident.
“The vandalized towers which suffered significant damage, with critical components removed, were discovered by TCN linesmen during a routine patrol.
TCN engineers from the Benin Sub-Region have initiated repairs to prevent the collapse of the affected towers and to avoid disruption of bulk power supply.
These incidents underscore the urgent need to combat the growing problem of vandalism and theft affecting Nigeria’s power infrastructure”, the company added.
TCN called on the public to support efforts to address these crimes, which have significantly hampered the expansion and stability of the national grid.
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