*Commends Community Vigilance
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has revealed 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.
It also disclosed that the vandalism was thwarted by the vigilance of the community members, who at about 3 am noticed suspicious activity around the tower.
They promptly apprehended one of the vandals while the others escaped.
A statement by Ndidi Mbah, GM, Public Affairs, said the vandal was handed over to the police.
"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." it stated