Electricity: Vandals Cut Power Supply to Major Areas in Abuja

Following the vandalization of the 132kV transmission line and the carting away of a 40-metre 1x500mm XLPE conductor and underground cable supplying bulk electricity to the Central Area transmission substation in Katampe, power supply to some parts of Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, Lifecamp, Asokoro, Utako, and Mabushi have been disrupted.

The General Manager of Public Affairs, of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Ndidi Mbah, said in a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, said the incident impacted eight distribution feeders supplying the Central Area, disrupting over 60 per cent of Abuja’s power supply.

“The vandalism of this critical infrastructure is suspected to have occurred near the Menillum Park axis of Abuja,” Mbah noted, explaining that the perpetrators stole 40 meters of 1x500mm XLPE conductor from the two 132kV transmission lines.

But she said the TCN had already dispatched a team of engineers to restore power to the affected areas promptly.

Mbah appealed to residents in the affected areas to remain patient while efforts to repair the damaged cables are underway.

The TCN GM expressed concern over the ongoing issue of cable vandalism, which continues to disrupt power delivery across the country.

She also called on Nigerians to stay vigilant and protect transmission equipment to prevent further incidents of vandalism.

Meanwhile, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has confirmed the development in a notice to its customers.

VANDAL AGAIN ATTACK AND REMOVE 132kV UNDERGROUND CABLES

The Transmission Company of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that its 132kV transmission line and underground cables taking power to Central Area and environs in Abuja have been vandalised, causing power outage. pic.twitter.com/PX6IcsHGxn

— TCNNIGERIA (@TCN_NIGERIA) January 17, 2025

Power Outage Alert❗ #Poweroutage #AEDC #PowerofCommitment pic.twitter.com/KumDfbob3w

— aedcelectricity (@aedcelectricity) January 17, 2025