Thought power miscreants have heightened their attack on the country’s capital city, Abuja following announced the bombarding of the Transmission Organization of Nigeria (TCN) Pinnacle 70, along the 330KV Gwagwalada – Katampe transmission line in the Government Capital Region.
The terrible episode has diminished mass power supply adaptability and the volume of force into Abuja by 250MW, as indicated by TCN’s representative, Ndidi Mbah. Ndidi said the episode happened at around 11.32pm on 26th February which constrained the organization to convey a watch group after an endeavor at reclosure of force trip at the Gwagwalada Substation fizzled.
She said the pinnacle is as of now standing dubiously with help of guides. “The miserable occurrence happened on the 26th of February, 2024, at around 11.32 pm. At the said time, the Gwagwalada – Katampe Transmission line stumbled at Gwagwalada Transmission Substation and preliminary reclosure by TCN Administrators fizzled, requiring an actual watch of the line.
“The TCN lines and watch group found that the four (4) tower footings of Pinnacle 70 were besieged, annihilating the pinnacle legs and making the pinnacle stand on the ground, upheld by guides.” Mbah revealed that the organization had prepared to the area for crisis fixes while calling for cautiousness with respect to residents .
“In the interim, TCN has prepared to the site of the episode and has started a crisis fix of the harmed tower and its related gear. “We emphasize the requirement for carefulness in the battle against defacement of force gear. We actually should report dubious developments around all power gear to security agents or to the closest TCN workplaces cross country.”
