Rivers, Bayelsa in darkness as vandals destroy power towers

Rivers, Bayelsa in darkness as vandals destroy power towers

By Stephen Asaba-ase

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that certain areas in Rivers and Bayelsa states will experience an extended blackout due to the destruction of thirteen transmission towers along the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Double Circuits by vandals. This incident follows a previous attack on the same transmission line.

According to Ndidi Mbah, General Manager of Public Affairs at TCN, the company is urging the governments of Rivers and Bayelsa states to assist in addressing the escalating issue of vandalism targeting its installations. Despite efforts to reinforce and repair damaged towers, the recent destruction of thirteen towers poses a significant challenge to TCN.

The affected towers are located in various communities, including Okobe, Emezhi 1, Mbiama, and Igbogene, across Rivers and Bayelsa states. Due to the extent of the damage and ongoing work on previously vandalized towers, TCN estimates that it may take several months to rebuild and restore power supply to the affected areas.

TCN emphasizes the need for collaboration among security operatives, host communities, and stakeholders to combat the rising incidence of vandalism targeting critical electricity infrastructure in Nigeria.

By Stephen Asaba-ase

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that certain areas in Rivers and Bayelsa states will experience an extended blackout due to the destruction of thirteen transmission towers along the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Double Circuits by vandals. This incident follows a previous attack on the same transmission line.

According to Ndidi Mbah, General Manager of Public Affairs at TCN, the company is urging the governments of Rivers and Bayelsa states to assist in addressing the escalating issue of vandalism targeting its installations. Despite efforts to reinforce and repair damaged towers, the recent destruction of thirteen towers poses a significant challenge to TCN.

The affected towers are located in various communities, including Okobe, Emezhi 1, Mbiama, and Igbogene, across Rivers and Bayelsa states. Due to the extent of the damage and ongoing work on previously vandalized towers, TCN estimates that it may take several months to rebuild and restore power supply to the affected areas.

TCN emphasized the need for collaboration among security operatives, host communities, and stakeholders to combat the rising incidence of vandalism targeting critical electricity infrastructure in Nigeria.