Boko Haram Destroys Transmission Line Just Three Weeks After Restoration

Boko Haram militants have destroyed a key transmission line in Nigeria, only three weeks after it was restored, causing disruptions in electricity supply. Read more about the ongoing threat and efforts to restore power.

In the early hours of Sunday, suspected Boko Haram militants launched an attack on the 330kV transmission line that links Damaturu and Maiduguri, occurring merely three weeks after its restoration by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

A report from security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, reveals that the assailants employed improvised explosive devices (IEDs) around 2 a.m., resulting in significant power outages in Maiduguri and surrounding areas.

Makama criticized TCN for its choice to publicly announce the restoration of power via social media, deeming it “unprofessional” and “dangerously counterproductive.”

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He warned that such announcements could provoke additional attacks from terrorist organizations.

Makama, recognized for his incisive critiques of security protocols, highlighted Boko Haram’s pattern of targeting critical infrastructure in the region.

He expressed apprehension regarding TCN’s communication approach, suggesting that the company has not learned from past incidents and lacks adequate crisis management capabilities.