Boko Haram Destroys Damaturu-Maiduguri Transmission Line Three Weeks After Restoration

 

By: Zagazola Makama

 

In the early hours of Sunday, suspected Boko Haram terrorists once again destroyed the Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV transmission line, only three weeks after it had been restored by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

 

According to reports, the attackers used improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to blow up the facility around 2 a.m., plunging Maiduguri and surrounding areas back into darkness. This marks a repeated targeting of the critical infrastructure by insurgents.

 

Security analyst Zagazola Makama had previously condemned the TCN for publicly announcing the restoration of power on social media, criticizing the move as "unprofessional" and "dangerously counterproductive." Makama had warned that such announcements could serve as a direct invitation for terrorist groups to strike again.

 

Makama, known for his critical views on security issues, reiterated that Boko Haram has a history of attacking vital infrastructure in the region. He called out TCN's communication strategy, accusing the company of failing to learn from past mistakes and lacking the necessary crisis communication skills to handle such sensitive matters.

 

Despite his warnings, TCN did not remove the public announcement, a decision that Makama argued has now had serious consequences.

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