Vandals On Rampage, Destroy Five Transmission Towers Along Ikot Abasi – Eket 132kV Line

…Towers collapse following severe vandalism, seven others comprised

Vandals operating within Ikot Abasi – Eket axis have destroyed the five transmission towers along the Ikot Abasi – Eket 132kV Double Circuit Transmission Line, leading to its collapses due to severe vandalisation.

The TCN announced this, explaining  that the extensive damage was discovered during a routine joint line patrol conducted on August 9, 2026, by TCN linesmen.

“Preliminary assessment indicates that critical structural bracing members were removed from Towers N9, J4, N10, N11 and N12 resulting in the collapse of five towers.

“Further inspection revealed that structural members from seven additional towers along the same transmission corridor had also been removed and stolen. The towers , J3, N8, N13, N14, N15, N18 and N19. are now structurally compromised and pose a risk of further collapse.

“To mitigate the impact on electricity supply, the network has been reconfigured to prioritize supply to Ekim transmission station leaving Ibom Power as only station without supply”, said a statement by TCN management.

Meanwhile, TCN Management is mobilizing an urgent intervention to complete the reconstruction of the affected sections of the line as security agencies had also been notified to aid investigations and prevent further acts of vandalism along the line route.

TCN condemned this as act of sabotage and reiterated its commitment to working hard to maintain a robust and reliable national grid.

Signed

Management

Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN

14/8/27