The Transmission Company of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that its 132kV transmission line and underground cables taking power to Central Area and environs in Abuja have been vendalized, causing power outage .

The vandalized 132kV underground cable transports bulk electrity to TCNs 132kV Central Area transmission substation, which then supplies power through 8. No distribution feeders to AEDC for onward supply to its customers in Central Area and environs.

The incident, which was carried out around the Menillum Park axis of Abuja, has affected over 60% of the power supply to Abuja as the vandals carted away 40 meters of 1x500mm² XLPE conductors on the 2 numbrers 132kV transmission lines

Consequently, areas experiencing power outage include Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, Lifecamp, Asokoro, Utako, Mabushi, and parts of Presidential Villa.

TCN engineers have already been mobilized to the site of the incident to repair the vandalized cables.

We enjoin Nigerians to be vigilant in oberserving and reporting suspicious activities to security operatives, we must work together to protect our transmission equipment and installations. This is very crucial to the development of the nation’s power sector.

Ndidi Mbah

GM, Public Affairs