The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says armed men invaded its 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi state.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria says armed men invaded its 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi state.
Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s public affairs manager, in a statement on Wednesday, said the attack occurred at the ongoing transmission site on the night of November 12, 2024, at approximately 11:55 pm. Mbah said the new Obajana substation, which is designed as a 1X150MVA 330/132/33kV capacity substation, is intended to significantly enhance power supply to Kogi and surrounding areas upon completion.
“According to reports from security personnel at the site, the assailants opened fire indiscriminately, causing the guards to flee,” Mbah said.“During the attack, a 150MVA 330/132/33kV power transformer, already positioned on its plinth, was struck, resulting in a burst radiator. “In response to the incident, TCN is evaluating the level of damage in collaboration with the contractor managing the project.TCN also expressed concerns over the increasing trend of vandalism targeting transmission lines and tower, adding that the attacks were severely impacting the country’s power infrastructure.
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