Illegal sand excavation threatens transmission towers in Umelu community, Benin City, posing risk to power supply and safety.

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) warns illegal sand excavators pose a threat to its transmission towers in Umelu community, Benin City. Sand excavation has caused deep erosion, affecting tower foundations, potentially leading to collapse, power outages, grid instability, loss of lives, and property damage. TCN collaborates with the Edo State Government and the Department of State Security to address the issue.

May 06, 2024
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