Six Transmission Towers Vandalized, Power Supply Disrupted

Power supply has been disrupted in several parts of Nigeria following the destruction of six transmission towers along the critical Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line in Nasarawa State, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, TCN said the towers were vandalized, causing a major setback to electricity transmission and affecting the stability of power supply to several regions connected to the national grid.

According to the company, the affected towers identified as T306, T307, T308, T309, T310, and T311—collapsed after sustaining extensive damage from acts of vandalism. The incident occurred along the strategic transmission corridor that transports bulk electricity from power generation sources to distribution networks across parts of the country.

TCN said the destruction of the infrastructure has significantly reduced the capacity of the transmission network, resulting in outages and load shedding in some states. The company noted that engineers and technical teams have already been deployed to the site to assess the extent of the damage and commence emergency restoration work.

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“The vandalism of these towers has severely impacted power transmission along the route and disrupted electricity supply to affected areas,” the statement said.

The company condemned the attack, describing it as a threat to national infrastructure and economic development. It warned that repeated acts of vandalism against power facilities continue to undermine efforts to improve electricity supply and expand access to reliable energy across the country.

TCN assured Nigerians that temporary measures were being explored to minimize the impact on consumers while reconstruction of the damaged towers proceeds. The company, however, cautioned that complete restoration of normal transmission capacity could take time due to the scale of the damage and the technical requirements involved in rebuilding the structures.

Industry observers noted that the incident highlights the persistent challenge of protecting critical infrastructure from sabotage and criminal activities. They stressed the need for stronger surveillance, community engagement, and security measures around transmission assets.

The latest attack comes amid ongoing efforts by the federal government and power sector stakeholders to strengthen the national grid and improve electricity delivery to homes and businesses.

TCN appealed to residents living near transmission installations to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies, emphasizing that the protection of power infrastructure is a shared responsibility.

As repair efforts continue, affected consumers may experience intermittent power supply until the damaged transmission line is fully restored and returned to normal operation.