Again, vandals target Shiroro-Katampe transmission line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says its 330kV Shiroro-Katampe transmission line was again vandalised on Wednesday.

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Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager Public Affairs, said this in a statement in Abuja yesterday.

Mbah said that at approximately 11:43 pm on Wednesday, the 330kV Shiroro-Katampe circuit lost supply on the grid.

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“A trial reclosure was attempted but the line tripped again immediately,” she said.

According to her, TCN lines patrol team was dispatched from the Abuja Regional office of the company to investigate the cause of the fault.

She said the team discovered that vandals had stolen part of the conductor between towers T216 and T218

She said that the TCN lines maintenance crew had since mobilised to the site and is working assiduously to replace the vandalised 330kV power conductor.

”Restoration of bulk power supply through the affected line is expected soon.

”We 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 to prevent acts of vandalism or apprehend the culprits,” she said.

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