Terrorists bomb three electricity transmission towers in Borno

In Borno State, terrorists may have bombed three electricity transmission towers belonging to Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

In a statement issued by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Mr. Ndidi Mbah, confirmed that the bombing destroyed towers which are located along Maiduguri – Damaturu transmission lines.

Mbah’s statement also confirmed death of official of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) who was killed in the attack.

“The Transmission Compnay 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” reads the statement in parts.