Police arrest key suspect after TCN transmission towers vandalised
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the arrest of a principal suspect linked to the vandalism of six transmission towers along the Yola-Jalingo 330kV line. The incident was discovered by TCN engineers during a routine patrol, revealing that critical components had been removed from the towers. Security agencies have recovered part of the stolen materials and are continuing their investigation. TCN is urging communities and the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to protect the power infrastructure.
TLDR
- Six TCN transmission towers (T995, T998, T999, T1002, T1003, T1004) were vandalised, with about 130 pieces of tower members stolen.
- The vandalism was discovered on July 29, 2026, during a routine patrol by TCN engineers.
- On July 30, 2026, TCN and the Nigeria Police conducted a joint raid in the affected community, engaging local leaders to help identify the perpetrators.
- The police apprehended a principal suspect and recovered some stolen tower members on August 1, 2026.
- TCN condemned the repeated vandalism and called for public vigilance to help safeguard national power assets.
