Vandals Destroy Two Electricity Towers on Damaturu-Maiduguri Line, Disrupting Power Supply

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• Vandals have destroyed two electricity towers (T193 and T194) along the Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV transmission line, marking the third attack on this line in recent months.
• The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the incident, expressing concern over the recurring damage and its impact on power supply to the region.
• TCN called for stronger measures to protect the country’s power infrastructure, as these acts of vandalism continue to strain Nigeria’s already fragile electricity grid.

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Vandals Destroy Two Electricity Towers on Damaturu-Maiduguri Line, Disrupting Power Supply

Vandals have struck again, causing significant damage to Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure along the Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV transmission line.

On Sunday, two key towers, T193 and T194, were destroyed, marking the third such incident on the same line in recent months.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the attack, expressing concern over the recurring acts of vandalism.

This latest assault follows a similar incident in July 2024, where two other towers were damaged.

The destruction of these transmission towers is expected to disrupt power supply to the region, affecting both residents and businesses.

TCN has urged for stronger measures to secure the country’s power infrastructure, stressing the impact such acts of sabotage have on Nigeria’s already strained power sector.

Further details on the incident are yet to be released, but efforts to prevent future vandalism are becoming increasingly urgent as the nation’s electricity grid faces repeated threats.