Vandals cause collapse of five TCN towers in Akwa Ibom
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported significant damage to its infrastructure in Akwa Ibom State. Five transmission towers along the Ikot Abasi-Eket 132kV Double Circuit Transmission Line have collapsed due to vandalism. The damage was discovered on August 9, 2026, during a routine patrol by TCN linesmen. The company is working to restore the affected sections and prevent further incidents.
TLDR
- TCN discovered the collapse of five transmission towers during a patrol on August 9, 2026.
- Critical structural parts were removed from Towers N9, J4, N10, N11, and N12, causing their collapse.
- Seven additional towers (J3, N8, N13, N14, N15, N18, N19) were found to be structurally compromised due to theft of components.
- The network has been reconfigured to prioritise supply to Ekim transmission station, leaving Ibom Power without supply.
- Security agencies have been notified to investigate and prevent further vandalism, while TCN works on urgent repairs.
