The Transmission Company of Nigeria has intensified efforts to restore the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line following the collapse of tower T367 at Yauri in Kebbi State. The incident occurred on September 7, 2026, at 10:44 p.m. local time, causing a line trip and disrupting bulk electricity transmission to Kebbi and Sokoto States. TCN attributed the collapse to heavy winds and rainstorms in the area.
TCN's repair efforts have made significant progress, with the damaged tower completely dismantled and decommissioned. The company's linesmen from the Birnin Kebbi Sub-Region carried out a fault-finding patrol along the corridor, identifying the cause of the collapse. An alternative 132kV corridor via the Kaduna-Mando axis was used to reroute supply to minimize the impact of the incident.
The repair work involves the installation of an Emergency Restoration System tower, which has been transported to the site and is ready for installation. TCN engineers and technical personnel are working on the site to expedite the restoration process. The next phase of the work includes cable stringing and associated activities to restore the affected transmission line.
TCN has declared force majeure on the affected line, identified as 2KNJ-BRK1. The company has assured stakeholders that all necessary efforts are being made to complete the restoration as soon as possible. The conductors and skywire have been properly aligned in preparation for the next phase of the restoration work.
The incident has affected bulk electricity transmission to Kebbi and Sokoto States, with TCN working to restore normal transmission through the affected corridor. The company has appealed to electricity consumers and stakeholders to remain patient and understanding during the restoration process.
TCN's restoration efforts are focused on expediting the completion of the rehabilitation work. The company's engineers and technical personnel are actively engaged at the site, working hard to ensure a quick completion and restoration of the line. The incident has highlighted the importance of maintaining and upgrading transmission infrastructure to prevent such disruptions.
Upon completion of the rehabilitation, normal bulk power transmission through the affected corridor will resume. TCN has expressed appreciation for the patience and understanding of electricity consumers and stakeholders affected by the incident, assuring them that every effort is being made to restore the line and normal bulk transmission as soon as possible.
Key points
- TCN aims to restore the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line following the collapse of tower T367 at Yauri in Kebbi State.
- The incident disrupted bulk electricity transmission to Kebbi and Sokoto States, forcing TCN to reroute supply through an alternative corridor.
- TCN has made significant progress in the repair work, with the damaged tower dismantled and an Emergency Restoration System tower ready for installation.
