The alarming incident, which occurred on the night of February 26, 2024, at approximately 11:32 pm, has dealt a severe blow to the flexibility of bulk power supply and reduced the volume of power entering Abuja by 250MW, as confirmed by TCN's spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah.

Following the power trip at the Gwagwalada Substation and unsuccessful reclosure attempts, TCN deployed a patrol team to assess the situation. Ndidi Mbah revealed that Tower 70 is currently standing precariously, supported only by conductors, as all four tower footings were bombed, causing the tower legs to collapse.

"The sad incident occurred on the 26th of February, 2024, at about 11.32 pm. At the said time, the Gwagwalada - Katampe Transmission line tripped at Gwagwalada Transmission Substation, and trial reclosure by TCN Operators failed, necessitating a physical patrol of the line."

In response to the emergency, TCN has mobilized to the site for repairs. Ndidi Mbah emphasized the importance of citizens maintaining vigilance in the face of these attacks.

"Meanwhile, TCN has mobilized to the site of the incident and has commenced an emergency repair of the damaged tower and its associated equipment."

This recent act of vandalism raises concerns about the security of critical infrastructure and highlights the urgent need for increased efforts to safeguard the nation's power transmission assets. TCN's swift response underscores the commitment to restoring power supply to Abuja and preventing further disruptions caused by these malicious activities.