The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the vandalism of its Tower T347 along the Gombe–Damaturu 330kV transmission line, which occurred on Friday evening.
TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah said the tower’s legs were cut off, causing it to collapse partially and disrupt bulk power supply to Maiduguri, Damaturu, and nearby areas.
She noted that supply is being sustained through the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant, which currently feeds the Yola Electricity Distribution Company for onward distribution.
According to her, engineers are already working to replace the damaged tower and restore normal transmission.
Mbah condemned the act and urged Nigerians to protect power infrastructure and report suspicious activity to security agencies or the nearest TCN office.
