…Suspects for interrogation, prosecution
*Promises sustained synergy with community
By Olawale Lamina
The Transmission Company of Nigeria ,TCN, has expressed satisfaction that ongoing efforts aimed at protecting its infrastructure is beginning to yield positive results, following the arrest of five suspected vandals from Upu Community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State by local vigilantes while vandalising the Otukpo–Yandev 132kV Single-Circuit transmission line on November 3, 2025.
A statement by TCN’s Head of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah explained that suspects were caught in the act while vandalising towers N16 and N17 in ASA 3 Community, with damage done extending to eight other towers along the line.
Consequently, the suspects with dismembered parts of the towers and other materials recovered were handed over to the Benue State Police Command for investigation and prosecution.
Meanwhile, TCN has informed that the damaged section of the line had been isolated and bulk power restored to Yandev, Wukari, Takum, and Kashimbila Transmission Substation through the Apir Substation, while the Otukpo Substation is being back fed from the New Heaven Substation.
In acknowledgement of the efforts deployed so far, TCN commended the Chairman, Otukpo Local Government Area, Community leaders, Youths and members of the Local Vigilante group for their support in coordinating the arrest of the vandals and promised to sustain the synergy with the community for protection of its critical transmission infrastructure in the area.
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