Again, vandals target Shiroro – Katampe transmission line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it regrets to announce that its 330kV Shiroro – Katampe transmission line was vandalized on Wednesday,18th December 2024.

In November 2024, the TCN announced that two towers along its 330kV Shiroro–Kaduna transmission lines one and two had been vandalised, damaging parts of both transmission lines.

The General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah in a statement on X said  that at approximately 11:43 pm, the 330kV Shiroro – Katampe circuit lost supply on the grid. A trial reclosure was attempted, but the line tripped again immediately.

According to him,  a TCN lines patrol team was dispatched from the Abuja Regional office of TCN to investigate the cause of the fault. The team discovered that vandals had stolen part of the conductor between towers T216 and T218

“The TCN lines maintenance crew has since mobilized to the site and is working assiduously  to replace the vandalized 330kV power conductor. Restoration of bulk power supply through the affected line is expected soon,” he said.

He, however, said the TCN appeal to the general public to assist in identifying and reporting suspicious activities around power transmission infrastructure.

“Your vigilance and cooperation are crucial in helping us to prevent acts of vandals or apprehend the culprits,” the statement added.