TCN: Explosives destroyed three transmission towers, killed NSCDC officer in Borno

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says explosives have destroyed three of its towers along the Maiduguri – Damaturu transmission line.

In a statement on Friday, Ndidi Mbah, general manager, public affairs at TCN, said the three towers were vandalised with explosives on December 28.

Though Mbah did not mention the perpetrators of the bomb blast, he added that an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) lost his life in the incident.

TheCable understands that the late officer stepped on a landmine at the scene of the incident.

“In addition to the destruction of the three towers, the very sad incident also cost the life of an NSCDC officer.

“It’s truly another very sad day for us at TCN, with this incident, especially with the loss of life of the NSCDC official.

“TCN commensurates with the family of the deceased and the NSCDC for this unfortunate and shocking incident.”

In February 2021, two staff members of the TCN sustained injuries when their vehicle struck a landmine planted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno.