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Gunmen Invade Kwara Power Substation, Hold Workers Hostage

Gunmen invaded a Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) power substation in Kwara State, Nigeria, holding workers hostage. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.

9 May, 12:44 — 9 May, 15:24
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Premium TimesMostly Factual2h ago

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punch-ngMostly Factual36m ago

Gunmen invade TCN Kwara power substation, hold workers hostage

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported that heavily armed men invaded the Offa 132kV Transmission Substation in Kwara State on Thursday morning and held workers hostage at gunpoint. As a result, the TCN on Saturday declared force majeure on the Offa 132kV substation. The company disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-invade-tcn-kwara-power-substation-hold-workers-hostage/

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By Henry Oduah

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