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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the collapse of three transmission towers along the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132kV transmission line corridor, leaving all 33kV outgoing feeders at its Keffi and Akwanga substations unavailable.
TCN disclosed this in a statement by its management on Thursday.
The company said that at about 4:06 p.m. on Wednesday, during rainy and windy conditions, the 132kV Karu-Keffi-Akwanga Single Circuit Transmission Line tripped on overcurrent relay protection.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby informs the public that all 33kV outgoing feeders at the 132/33kV Keffi and 132/33kV Akwanga Transmission Substations are currently unavailable following the collapse of Towers T78, T79 and T80 along the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132kV Transmission Line corridor.
“At about 4:06 p.m. Wednesday, 7th October 2026, during rainy and windy conditions, the 132kV Karu-Keffi-Akwanga Single Circuit Transmission Line tripped on overcurrent relay protection. Investigations revealed that three transmission towers have collapsed,” TCN said.
It said the line was promptly isolated for safety.
“Consequently, all 33kV outgoing feeders at the Keffi and Akwanga Transmission Substations are presently unavailable. No load can therefore be nominated on the affected feeders in the interim,” the statement said.
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The company said its engineers are on site to assess the extent of the damage and determine what is needed to commence restoration activities.
TCN apologised for the inconvenience the development will cause electricity customers taking supply from the affected substations.
“TCN regrets the inconvenience this development will cause electricity customers taking supply from substations affected by the tower incident. Please bear with us as we make every effort to ensure that necessary repairs are completed as quickly as possible to enable the restoration of the bulk power supply,” it said.
The company added that it will continue to provide updates as restoration efforts progress.
