The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared force majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey transmission line after severe weather caused the collapse of three transmission towers in Kebbi State.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has suspended bulk power transmission to Niamey, Niger Republic, through the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey transmission line following the collapse of three transmission towers .
TCN, in a statement on Friday, declared force majeure on the affected transmission line after towers T109, T110 and T111 collapsed at Chibike village in Kebbi State . The company said the line tripped at 5:38 pm on August 26, 2026, and a trial reclosure carried out at 6:03 pm was unsuccessful as the line tripped instantly .
Following the incident, TCN linesmen embarked on a fault-finding patrol and discovered the collapsed towers. According to the company, the towers collapsed due to heavy rainfall and windstorms experienced in the area .
TCN confirmed that the incident has disrupted bulk power transmission to Niamey through the line. The transmission company said it has mobilized personnel and resources to the affected site to commence rehabilitation of the collapsed towers and restore the transmission line to service in the shortest possible time .
“We regret the inconvenience this may cause to our customers in Niamey and assure that every effort is being made to restore normal supply promptly,” the company said .
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