Vandals target Ugwuaji-Makurdi 330kV transmission line tower – TCN raises alarm

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has condemned the vandalism of its electrical tower, T195, located along the Ugwuaji-Makurdi 330kV transmission line.

According to reports, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, stated in a press release on Wednesday that the incident occurred last Saturday.

She further revealed that a local vigilante group in Watuolo Village, Utonkon, Ado Council Area of Benue State, apprehended one of the suspected vandals.

It read: “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby states 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 activity around the tower and promptly apprehended one of the vandals while the others escaped.
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.“