Gunmen Attack TCN Offa Substation, Hold Workers Hostage

On May 7, 2026, at approximately 12:45 AM, heavily armed men invaded the Transmission Company of Nigeria's (TCN) Offa 132kV substation in Kwara State. The assailants took workers hostage at gunpoint and compelled them to shut down critical feeder supplies to the electricity station.

Ndidi Mbah, TCN's General Manager of Public Affairs, confirmed that the attackers gained access to the control room and tampered with key control equipment. As a result of the incident, TCN declared force majeure for the Offa 132kV substation.

The armed men ordered the operators to open the Offa-Ojoku 33kV feeder and demanded a total shutdown of the substation. Following the attack, TCN reported that they were able to gradually restore power, with the 40MVA transformer and feeders being restored shortly after the incident.

TCN expressed regret over the inconvenience caused and reaffirmed its commitment to efficient electricity transmission nationwide.