Insecurity: TCN confirms bombing of three towers, killing of staff by terrorists

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the destruction of three of its towers on the Maiduguri-Damaturu Transmission Line by suspected insurgents using explosives.

Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs of the TCN, said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday.

In addition to the destruction of the towers, an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps was killed during the attack.

She said: “The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN hereby confirms the destruction of three of its towers along Maiduguri – Damaturu Transmission Line with explosives yesterday 28th December, 2023.

“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 commiserates with the family of the deceased and the NSCDC for this very sad and shocking incident.”