The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the disruption in the transmission of bulk power to some Kaduna Electricity Distribution (KAEDCO) load centres, attributing it to the collapse of tower No. 7 along the Kaduna town line I and II in Rigasa community.
The company, in a statement signed by Ndidi Mbah, general manager, public affairs, stated that the tower collapsed on Thursday, September 18, 2025, due to severe downpour and windstorm.
It was added while inspecting the site of the incident; however, TCN’s linemen discovered that vandals had carted away some of the tower members, making it susceptible to collapse.
The incident primarily affected the power supply to parts of Kaduna South, causing power interruptions in some communities. “However, to ensure that the impact of the incident is curtailed, TCN has advised Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) to link its 33kV Mogadishu feeder with 33kV Abakwa feeder to enable electricity customers in Mogadishu to have access to power supply.
“Areas such as Kinkinau, Yan Tukwane, Kabala West, Unguwan Muazu and Kaduna North are unaffected by the incident and therefore have a normal power supply.
“Our engineers are already at the site of the incident, dismantling the collapsed tower members to enable them to clear the site and commence the re-erection of a new tower.
“We apologize for the inconvenience the incident has caused the affected customers in Southern Kaduna, and we sincerely appreciate their patience and understanding as we continue to work round the clock to build a new tower. Please note that every effort is being made to minimize the duration of the outage,” the statement read.
