The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared Force Majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey Transmission Line following the collapse of three transmission towers.
The company said the incident occurred on 26 August 2026 at 17:38hrs, when the transmission line tripped. A trial reclosure was subsequently carried out at 18:03hrs, but the line tripped again immediately.
According to TCN on its X handle on Friday, a fault-finding patrol conducted by its linesmen after the incident discovered that towers T109, T110 and T111 had collapsed at Chibike Village.
TCN attributed the collapse to heavy rainfall and strong winds experienced in the area.
“The collapse of the three transmission towers has affected bulk power transmission to Niamey through the line,” the company said. Related News FG plans CCTV on Niger Bridge to curb vandalism Police foil mob attack on suspected motorcycle thieves in Kebbi Niger abduction: Terrorists yet to make contact six days after attack — Commissioner
