By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has said its tower along the Gombe–Damaturu line has been vandalised, resulting in partial disruption of the bulk power supply to Maiduguri, Borno and Damaturu, Yobe and environs.
TCN, however, assures that the bulk supply is being maintained through the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant, which currently feeds the Yola Electricity Distribution Company.
For onward distribution to consumers, the supply will be through major 33kV feeders, including Beneshiek, Damasak, Bama, University Campus, Maiduguri Town, Monguno, and others.
Also, Damaturu and its environs will be supplied from the Potiskum Substation for the time being.
TCN says its team of engineers has already been mobilised to the site, working to replace the damaged tower and restore normal transmission.
TCN appeals to the public to protect national assets and report any suspicious activities to the security agencies or the nearest TCN office.
