A brazen act of vandalism has disrupted power supply to several high-profile areas in Abuja, including the Presidential Villa.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that thieves targeted the 132kV transmission line and underground cable supplying bulk electricity to the Central Area transmission substation in Katampe.
The stolen items include a 40-metre 1x500mm XLPE conductor, which has left eight distribution feeders supplying the Central Area without power. As a result, over 60% of Abuja’s power supply has been disrupted, affecting neighborhoods such as Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, Life Camp, Asokoro, Utako, Mabushi, and parts of the Presidential Villa.
TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, condemned the incident, stating that the vandalism occurred near the Menillum Park axis of Abuja. Mbah assured residents that a team of engineers has been dispatched to restore power to the affected areas as quickly as possible.
The TCN appealed to residents to remain patient and vigilant, urging Nigerians to protect transmission equipment to prevent further incidents of vandalism. The company expressed concern over the ongoing issue of cable vandalism, which continues to disrupt power delivery across the country.