An incident occurred at the construction site of a 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi State, where armed individuals suspected to be bandits attacked and destroyed a 150MVA power transformer. This act has dealt a significant blow to efforts aimed at improving power generation in the region.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria issued a statement confirming the attack, which took place on November 12, 2024, around 11:55 pm. The substation, once completed, is expected to bolster power supply to Kogi State and its environs.
Following the incident, an evaluation of the damaged equipment has commenced, with the company expressing concerns over the increasing cases of vandalism targeting transmission infrastructure nationwide. This worrying trend has led to severe disruptions in the country’s power network, hindering its expansion and stability.