The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, says all 33kV outgoing feeders at the 132/33kV Keffi and 132/33kV Akwanga Transmission Substations are currently unavailable after three towers collapsed along the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132kV transmission line.

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‎TCN said the incident occurred at about 4:06 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, during rainy and windy conditions when the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga single circuit line tripped on overcurrent relay protection.

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‎Investigations showed that Towers T78, T79 and T80 collapsed. TCN said it promptly isolated the line for safety.

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‎As a result, all 33kV outgoing feeders at the Keffi and Akwanga substations are unavailable and no load can be nominated on the affected feeders for now.

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‎TCN said its engineers are on site assessing the damage to determine requirements for restoration.

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‎The company regretted the inconvenience to electricity customers taking supply from the affected substations and appealed for patience.

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‎”Please bear with us as we make every effort to ensure that necessary repairs are completed as quickly as possible to enable the restoration of bulk power supply,” TCN said.

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‎It said further updates would be provided as restoration progresses.

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‎Signed: Management, Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN – Oct. 8, 2026.