We’ve arrested over 30 suspected vandals – TCN
Transmission Company of Nigeria Arrests Suspected Vandals
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has apprehended more than 30 individuals suspected of vandalizing electricity infrastructure along the Kumbotso-Zaria transmission line corridor.
M.K. Bello, the Kano Regional General Manager of TCN, announced the arrests during a community awareness campaign on Wednesday in Paki, Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The initiative aimed to address the issues of vandalism and encroachment on transmission lines.
Bello credited the arrests to the collaboration among TCN, traditional leaders, local residents, and law enforcement agencies. “We have arrested more than 30 suspected vandals, particularly in this area. We are very grateful to the community, especially the district head, the police, and other security agencies for their cooperation and support in protecting our transmission infrastructure,” he stated.
He reported that approximately ten transmission towers have been vandalized within the past four to five months, with five related cases currently pending in court. Bello warned that damage to these facilities could lead to disruptions in electricity supply and impose significant financial burdens on the company for repairs and replacements.
The regional manager expressed particular concern regarding excavation and construction activities occurring near transmission towers. He emphasized that these activities could compromise the structural integrity of the towers, potentially leading to collapses. “The digging of pits and construction activities taking place close to our transmission towers are major concerns. If anything happens to any of these towers, they could collapse, and replacing them would cost a lot of money,” Bello said.
He urged residents to refrain from activities that may threaten the stability of the transmission towers and to report any suspected vandalism or encroachment to the appropriate authorities.
