A recent incident at the Presidential Villa, also known as Aso Rock, has left parts of the complex without power. Vandals stole 132kva underground cables belonging to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), causing a blackout.According to Ndidi Mbah, General Manager of Public Affairs at TCN, the vandalism affected 60% of Abuja’s power supply.
The stolen cables, measuring 40 meters, were part of the 132kva transmission lines. The incident impacted several areas in Abuja, including Maitama, Wuse, and Asokoro.
TCN has dispatched engineers to restore power to the affected areas. Mbah emphasized the need for Nigerians to protect transmission equipment and remain vigilant to prevent further incidents of vandalism. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of cable vandalism, which disrupts power delivery nationwide.
