Terrorists, Vandals Dislodge TCN Tower T347 Base Along Gombe–Damaturu 330kV Transmission Line

Terrorists and Vandals operating along  the Gombe–Damaturu 330kV transmission line have Dislodged and vandalized power transmission tower T347 belong to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

According to a statement, the incident occured Friday, October 24, 2025, at about 5:46 pm as reported by TCN Team who embarked on inspection along the route.

Further, the team discovered that  the “tower’s legs had been cut off, causing it to buckle to one side. This act has resulted in the partial disruption of the bulk power supply to Maiduguri, Borno State capital and Damaturu, Yobe state capital and its environs.”

TCN strongly condemned the act of vandalism and appeals to the public to protect national assets and report any suspicious activities to security agencies or the nearest TCN office.

According to the statement by the TCN General Manager (Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN noted that despite these challenges, it has resorted to use alternative route to sustain bulk power supply to the affected areas.

She said: “The bulk supply is being maintained through the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP), which currently feeds the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) for onward distribution to consumers through major 33kV feeders, including Beneshiek, Damasak, Bama, University, Campus, Maiduguri Town, Monguno, and others. Additionally, Damaturu and its environs will be supplied from the Potiskum Substation for the time being.”

The TCN engineers are already on site, working to replace the damaged tower and restore normal transmission.

Ndidi Mbah

GM, Public Affairs

25/10/25