BREAKING: BAYELSA AND RIVERS STATE PLUNGED INTO DARKNESS AS VANDALS DESTROY FOUR TRANSMISSION TOWERS

Bayelsa and Rivers State have been thrown into a total blackout following the destruction of four high-capacity transmission towers by vandals. The attack, which occurred on March 13, 2025, has severely disrupted power supply to millions of residents and businesses across the two states.

According to reports, the affected towers—key components of the national grid—were deliberately vandalized, leading to the collapse of power distribution in the region. Authorities have launched an investigation to apprehend those responsible for the sabotage, which has further strained the already fragile power infrastructure in the South-South region.

Power officials are currently assessing the extent of the damage and working on emergency solutions to restore electricity. However, sources indicate that repairs could take several days, leaving affected communities grappling with the impact of the outage.

The latest incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria's power sector, where infrastructure vandalism continues to hamper electricity distribution and economic activities. Residents have called on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts in protecting critical national assets.