The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the collapse of five transmission towers along the Ikot Abasi – Eket 132kV Double Circuit Transmission Line, blaming severe acts of vandalism for the damage.
TCN linesmen discovered the extensive damage during a routine joint line patrol conducted on August 9, 2026. A preliminary assessment found that critical structural bracing members were removed from Towers N9, J4, N10, N11 and N12 resulting in the collapse of five towers.
According to a statement on Saturday by the Company, 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.
The power company said in order to mitigate the impact on electricity supply, the network has been reconfigured to prioritize supply to Ekim transmission station leaving Ibom Power as the only station without supply.
The Management said it is mobilizing an 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.
TCN condemned the act of sabotage and reiterated our commitment to working hard to maintain a robust and reliable national grid.
