Some parts of the Presidential Villa, popularly known as Aso Rock were yesterday (Friday) thrown into darkness as vandals carted away the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) 132kva underground cables.
The General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed that the attack affected 60 per cent of power supply to Abuja as the vandals carted away 40 meters of 1×500mm2 XLPE conductors on the 2 numbers 132kva transmission lines.
According to her, the attacks also affected some other parts of Abuja which included; Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, Lifecamp, Asokoro, Utako, and Mabushi.
The vandalised 132kV transmission line and underground cable supplies bulk power to the Central Area transmission substation in Katampe, Abuja.
She said the incident impacted eight distribution feeders supplying the Central Area, Abuja.
Mbah expressed concern over the ongoing issue of cable vandalism, which continues to disrupt power delivery nationwide.
She further emphasised that TCN has already dispatched a team of engineers to promptly restore power to the affected areas.
“The vandalism of this critical infrastructure is suspected to have occurred near the Menillum Park axis of Abuja,” she stated.
Mbah therefore appealed to residents in the affected areas to remain patient while efforts to repair the damaged cables are underway.
She also called on Nigerians to stay vigilant and protect transmission equipment to prevent further incidents of vandalism.