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Gunmen Attack TCN Substation Construction Site In Kogi, Damage Transformer

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Gunmen Attack TCN Substation Construction Site In Kogi, Damage Transformer

It was gathered that during the attack, the radiator of a 150MVA power transformer — a key component positioned on its plinth — sustained damage.

Lokoja, Kogi State– Gunmen have reportedly stormed the construction site of the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s (TCN) 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi State, damaged critical infrastructure.

The incident, which took place around 11:55 PM on November 12, left security personnel scrambling for safety as the assailants opened fire indiscriminately.

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It was gathered that during the attack, the radiator of a 150MVA power transformer — a key component positioned on its plinth — sustained damage.

TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed the attack in a statement released Wednesday, noting that the company is now working with the project’s contractor to assess the full extent of the damage.

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The statement read, “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,” Mbah added

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