Power supply has been disrupted in parts of Nigeria following the destruction of six transmission towers along the critical Apir–Lafia transmission line in Nasarawa State. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (Transmission Company of Nigeria) confirmed the incident, noting that the vandalism occurred on May 30 at about 1:15 a.m. during a heavy downpour, leading to instability in electricity transmission across affected corridors.
According to the company’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the attack has further strained an already fragile transmission network that is struggling with repeated acts of sabotage. The incident highlights the persistent risk facing Nigeria’s power infrastructure, where vandalism continues to undermine supply reliability, increase maintenance burdens, and slow down efforts to stabilize grid performance.
Industry data underscores the severity of the challenge, with billions of naira already spent on repairs and hundreds of transmission structures damaged in recent years. In 2024 alone, the Federal Government reportedly spent about ₦8.8 billion repairing vandalised transmission assets, while hundreds of towers were affected by similar incidents through 2025. Analysts warn that unless infrastructure security is strengthened, recurring attacks could continue to pressure operating costs and worsen electricity supply instability nationwide.
