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Armed Vandals Attack TCN’s Obajana Power Project, Critical Infrastructure Damaged

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported a violent attack on its construction site at the Obajana Transmission Substation in Kogi State, where armed assailants invaded and damaged critical infrastructure on Tuesday night.

According to a statement released by the TCN’s GM of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Wednesday, the attack occurred at approximately 11:55 PM, and involved indiscriminate gunfire that forced site security personnel to flee.

The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announces that armed men invaded the construction site of its ongoing 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi State. The attack occurred on the night of November 12, 2024, at approximately 11:55 PM.

“According to reports from security personnel at the site, the assailants opened fire indiscriminately, causing the guards to flee. During the attack, a 150MVA 330/132/33kV power transformer, already positioned on its plinth, was struck, resulting in a burst radiator.

“In response to the incident, TCN is evaluating the level of damage in collaboration with the contractor managing the project.

“This incident is part of a broader pattern of vandalism targeting transmission infrastructure across the country. The new Obajana Transmission Substation, which is designed to be a 1X150MVA 330/132/33kV capacity substation will significantly enhance power supply to Kogi State and surrounding areas upon completion.”

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