TCN Reports Power Outage After Tower Collapse in 2026
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported a power outage in several locations following the collapse of three transmission towers (T78, T79, and T80) along the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132kV transmission line. This incident occurred at approximately 4:06 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, during adverse weather conditions characterized by rain and wind.
The 132kV line tripped on overcurrent relay protection after the towers collapsed. TCN isolated the affected transmission line to ensure safety for personnel and the public.
The outage has impacted electricity supply through the Keffi and Akwanga Transmission Substations, affecting customers in these areas. TCN's engineers are assessing the damage to determine the materials needed for restoration work.
While TCN did not provide a specific timeline for restoring electricity, they are working to complete repairs as quickly as possible and have apologized to affected customers, promising further updates as work progresses.
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