Five Transmission Towers Collapse Along Ikot Abasi-Eket Line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says five transmission towers have collapsed along the Ikot Abasi-Eket Transmission Line as a result of severe acts of vandalism.
It said in a statement that the extensive damage was discovered during a routine joint line patrol conducted on August 9, 2026.
“Preliminary assessment indicates that critical structural bracing members were removed from Towers N9, J4, N10, N11 and N12 resulting in the collapse of five towers.
“Further inspection revealed that structural members from seven additional towers along the same transmission corridor had also been removed and stolen. The towers , J3, N8, N13, N14, N15, N18 and N19. are now structurally compromised and pose a risk of further collapse.
“To mitigate the impact on electricity supply, the network has been reconfigured to prioritize supply to Ekim transmission station leaving Ibom Power as only station without supply.”
The TCN management said it is mobilizing urgent intervention to complete the reconstruction of the affected sections of the line.
“Security agencies have also been notified to aid investigations and prevent further acts of vandalism along the line route.
“We condemn this act of sabotage and reiterate our commitment to working hard to maintain a robust and reliable national grid.”
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