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Blackout In Abuja As Vandals ‘Sabotage’ Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line
Eko Hot Blog reports that some parts of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, on Sunday, suffered a blackout after vandals vandalised the Shiroro-Katampe transmission line.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed the disruptive development in a statement on Sunday.
According to TCN, the latest act of vandalism is the fifth of such incidents within February and March of 2024.
Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line
The company also disclosed that the vandals made away with conductors from the transmission line after vandalising nearby towers.
It further revealed that it is currently mobilising for conductor replacement, pending completion of security operations at the site.
Meanwhile, the second line remains fully operational, transmitting at full capacity to Abuja, in conjunction with the Gwagwalada line serving the Kukwaba-Apo axis, the TCN said.
It also stated that its wheeling capacity to serve Abuja and environs would be enhanced by the Lokoja – Gwagwalada transmission line.
While describing the vandalisation as sabotage, TCN urged security agencies and host communities to collaborate in apprehending the perpetrators as well as protect the nation’s transmission infrastructure.
Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line
Earlier, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) informed customers that a “technical fault” on the 330kV Shiroro-Abuja line had caused outages and affected areas such as Lifecamp, Gwarimpa, Jabi, Wuse 2, Maitama, Mpape, Kubwa, Deidei, NIPP, Bwari Dawaki, Suleja, Garki 2, Aso Drive, and International Airport, Lugbe, amongst others.
“We regret to inform our customers in parts of Abuja and its environs that at 3:25pm a technical fault occurred on the 330kV Shiroro-Abuja line managed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria,” the statement reads.
“The unfortunate incident has caused outages on major 33kV Feeders. These feeders and their affected areas are: Central TS(FDRS1-8), Katampe1(Lifecamp, Gwarimpa, Jabi, Wuse 2 and 9mobile feeders), Katampe 2.(Maitama, Jahi and Mpape feeders), Kubwa TS (Kubwa, Deidei, NIPP, Bwari Dawaki and Dam feeders), GIS (D1 and D2 feeders to Gwarimpa), Suleja TS (Jiwa, Suleja, Industrial, Jere Field Base and others) and Feeders on TR3 feeding at Apo TS feeding from 2X150MVA, 330KV Katampe TS (H1, H2, H3, H21 and H23 affecting the entire Garki, Garki 2, Aso Drive, International Airport, Lugbe).
“The TCN maintenance crew is working to ensure the supply of electricity to these areas is restored in the shortest possible time. We regret any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience during this time.”
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