Friday, November 22, 2024 -The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says its Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV line, which is currently under repair due to previous vandalism, has again been attacked by vandals.
In a statement released by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, on Friday,
November 22, the TCN said the attack, which affected towers 29 to 31, resulted
in the theft of approximately one-third of the conductor.
The statement said that a team of TCN engineers, led by Engr. Emmanuel
Akpa, General Manager of the Port Harcourt Region, has conducted an inspection
of the site.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the incident occurred at night. In
an attempt to prevent further theft while repair arrangements are being made,
local security has been engaged at Ula Ikata in Ahoada East LGA to secure the
site until repairs are completed. Additionally, the line will be energized from
the Ahoada end as a preventive measure.
Efforts to replace the stolen 250mm conductor are currently underway.
Despite challenges posed by difficult terrain and flooding, the restringing of
the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV line is approximately 85% complete,” the statement
read partly.
Earlier in November, vandals also attacked transmission towers in the
Okada and Ofosu Communities along the 330kV Benin-Egbin and Benin-Omotosho
transmission lines. A total of 31 towers were affected in this incident.
The vandalized towers which suffered significant damage, with critical
components removed, were discovered by TCN linesmen during a routine patrol.
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