Two transmission towers, T98 and T99, located in Igbogene community of Yenagoa Local Government Area in Bayelsa State have been vandalized.
This interference by suspected hoodlums has led to blackout in the state.
The disruption resulted in the failure of two 132kV lines that deliver electricity to the state from Owerri in Imo State via Ahoada in Rivers State.
Governor Douye Diri expressed his administration’s serious concern regarding the increasing frequency of power outages in the state.
In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, on Friday, Diri lamented the return of darkness to the state following the collapse of the two 132kV lines.
The governor indicated that the state government is collaborating with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to expedite the restoration of power.
Additionally, Engr. Olice Kemenanabo, the Managing Director of Bayelsa State Electricity Company Limited, confirmed that TCN officials are addressing the situation and requested the public’s patience.
Kemenanabo also urged residents to remain vigilant to prevent the activities of vandals that are causing significant distress to electricity consumers.
He encouraged the public to report any suspicious behaviour near the towers to security agencies and cautioned vandals to avoid the facilities to prevent exacerbating the situation.
He emphasized that this recent incident underscores the necessity for TCN to urgently establish a work centre in Bayelsa, a request the state has been advocating since 2021.
He noted that such a centre would facilitate prompt intervention and response in similar situations.
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