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TCN power lines explode in Edo, causing national grid instability and planned demolitions
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Traders and residents at Egor market in Edo State narrowly escaped injury when Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN power lines exploded and caught fire. The incident disrupted the Benin-Egbin 330KV and Benin-Omotoso 330KV transmission lines, leading to voltage instability across the Lagos corridor, loss of some generating stations, and electricity supply interruptions in Lagos and its environs. Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs for TCN, stated that the Benin鈥揈gbin 330kV line has been restored, and engineers are working to rectify faults on the Benin-Omotoso 330kV line. The Edo state government has marked buildings and shops under the power lines for demolition, issuing a seven-day ultimatum for occupants to vacate. Eugene Okoloise, Chairman of the Committee for Protection of Government Properties, stated that all structures under the power lines are illegal and will be demolished to protect lives and property.
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