TCN and Police Arrest Suspect for Tower Vandalism
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced the arrest of a suspect related to the vandalism of six transmission towers along the Yola–Jalingo 330kV transmission line, following a joint operation with the Nigeria Police Force. The vandalism was discovered during a routine patrol on July 29, 2026, when engineers found that critical bracing members had been removed, and approximately 130 tower components were stolen, compromising the structural integrity of towers T995, T998, T999, T1002, T1003, and T1004.
In response, TCN and the police conducted a raid on July 30 in the affected community, engaging with local leaders to seek assistance in identifying the perpetrators. On August 1, police reported the arrest of a principal suspect and the recovery of some stolen components.
TCN officials verified the recovered materials and called for the full prosecution of the suspect. Investigations are ongoing, with TCN urging communities to report suspicious activities to protect national infrastructure.
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