The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored electricity supply on the Kontagora-Yauri 132 kilovolt Single Circuit line in Niger State, which had been vandalized weeks ago.
In a statement released by the General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, it was revealed that the line was energized at 1:11 p.m.
on Thursday, April 18, 2024, following extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction work, including conductor stringing.
As a result, the Yauri 132/33kV substation is now receiving power from the national grid, ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to the area.
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The incident occurred on April 5, 2024, when towers T38, T39, and T40 collapsed due to deliberate acts of vandalism.
The Kontagora-Yauri 132kV Single Circuit line initially tripped on earth fault relay indication, and subsequent attempts to restore power resulted in immediate tripping.
Upon inspection by TCN engineers the following day, it was discovered that the collapsed towers had been completely vandalized.
This prompted the TCN to undertake the necessary repairs and reconstruction to restore electricity supply to the affected area.
