The attacks on power transmission infrastructure appear not to be ending anytime soon, as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a fresh incident involving the collapse of Tower T35 along the Eket–Ikot Abasi 132kV Transmission Line, following a vandal attack on October 12, 2025 — barely a few days after vandals struck Mando-Jos 330kV double circuit transmission line.
In a statement, TCN noted that following the collapse of the transmission tower, its inspection team from the Lines Department visited the site of the incident in Ete Community, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, and discovered several dismantled tower components scattered on the ground.
Further investigation revealed that additional tower members had been removed from the fallen tower and carted away. The team also observed that Towers T7, T33, and T34 had been tampered with.
As a result, there has been a temporary disruption of bulk power supply through the Eket and Ekim 132/33kV Transmission Substations, as well as the Ibom Power Station. Consequently, the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company will be unable to off-take power from these substations for onward distribution to customers in Eket and Ekim towns.
However, TCN has commenced the mobilization of resources to facilitate the reconstruction and restoration of the collapsed tower and transmission line as soon as possible.
The company reiterated that vandalism poses a serious threat to the stability of the nation’s transmission system and urged host communities to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around transmission installations to security operatives or the nearest TCN office.
“The fight against the vandalism of power infrastructure is a collective responsibility,” the company emphasized.
TCN called on all stakeholders to join hands in protecting these critical national assets from further attacks.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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