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Vandals Throw Abuja Central Area Into Darkness, Aso Rock Affected

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January 17, 2025
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Nigeria In Darkness As  National Grid Records First Collapse In 2025
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The Nigeria seat of power, the Presidential Villa and its environs have been plunged into darkness following the vandalization of 132kV transmission line and underground cables taking power to the area.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in a statement.

TCN said the incident, happened around the Millennium Park axis of Abuja.

Ndidi Mbah, GM, Public Affairs, TCN, signed the statement.

According to the statement, the incident has affected over 60% of the power supply to Abuja as the vandals carted away 40 meters of 1x500mm² XLPE conductors on the 2 numbers 132kV transmission lines

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The statement reads : “The Transmission Company of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that its 132kV transmission line and underground cables taking power to Central Area and environs in Abuja have been vandalised, causing power outage.

“The vandalised 132kV underground cable transports bulk electricity to TCN’s 132kV Central Area Transmission Substation, which then supplies power through 8No. distribution feeders to AEDC for onward supply to its customers in Central Area and environs.

“The incident, which was carried out around the Millennium Park axis of Abuja, has affected over 60% of the power supply to Abuja as the vandals carted away 40 meters of 1x500mm² XLPE conductors on the 2 numbers 132kV transmission lines

“Consequently, areas experiencing power outage include Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, Life Camp, Asokoro, Utako, Mabushi, and parts of Presidential Villa.

“TCN engineers have already been mobilized to the site of the incident to repair the vandalised cables.

“We enjoin Nigerians to be vigilant in observing and reporting suspicious activities to security operatives.

“We must work together to protect our transmission equipment and installations.

“This is very crucial to the development of the nation’s power sector.” (vitalnewsngr.com)

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