The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has stated that its Tower T195 along the Ugwuaji–Makurdi 330kV transmission Line was vandalized on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Watuolo village, Utonkon in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State.
The vandalism was thwarted by the vigilance of the community members, who at about 3.00 am noticed suspicious activities around the tower and promptly apprehended one of the vandals, while the others escaped.
The vandal was immediately handed over to the police for investigation and prosecution.
A statement by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reads in part:”TCN commends the people of Watuolo Village for their swift action and vigilance. We equally appeal to communities hosting critical infrastructure to emulate this example and take ownership of protecting transmission installations in their vicinity.
“As we continue to work with security operatives and host communities against vandalism, we continue to appeal for more vigilance by residents in the communities, who we believe are very critical in this fight.”
