TCN Declares Force Majeure After Tower Collapse in Kebbi

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) declared force majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi-Niamey transmission line following the collapse of three transmission towers, T109, T110, and T111, in Chibike Village, Kebbi State. This incident occurred after heavy rainfall and a wind storm, with the transmission line tripping at 5:38 p.m. on August 26, 2026.

A trial reclosure at 6:03 p.m. was unsuccessful as the line tripped again immediately. TCN's linesmen conducted a fault-finding patrol and discovered the collapsed towers, which have affected bulk power transmission to Niamey, Niger Republic.

TCN has mobilized personnel and resources to the site to facilitate the rehabilitation of the towers and aims to restore the transmission line to service promptly. The company expressed regret over the disruption and assured customers in Niamey that efforts are being made to restore normal power supply as soon as possible.