VANDALS DESTROY 14 POWER TRANSMISSION TOWERS IN NIGER STATE

Suspected vandals have destroyed 14 power transmission towers in Niger State, causing major disruptions to electricity supply in affected areas and raising fresh concerns over attacks on critical national infrastructure.

Authorities said the incident has further strained the already fragile power distribution system, with engineers and technical teams deployed to assess the extent of the damage and begin restoration work.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reportedly confirmed the destruction, noting that such acts of sabotage not only disrupt power supply but also impose huge financial and operational costs on the national grid.

Security agencies have been alerted and are expected to intensify surveillance in the area to prevent further attacks and track down those responsible.

Officials described the vandalism as a serious threat to national development, warning that repeated attacks on transmission infrastructure could slow down efforts to improve electricity supply across the country.

Communities affected by the outage have been urged to remain calm as repair works continue, while alternative arrangements are being explored to stabilize supply in the interim.

The government reiterated its commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and called on residents to provide useful information that could help security agencies curb vandalism.

The incident adds to growing concerns about the vulnerability of Nigeria’s power infrastructure to criminal activities.