Vandals Attack Ugwuaji-Makurdi 330kV Transmission Line Tower T195. ..... TCN Commends Vigilance of Community

"Appeals to communities hosting critical infrastructure to emulate this example and take ownership of protecting transmission installations in their vicinity." TCN.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the vandalization of its Tower T195 along the Ugwuaji – Makurdi 330kV transmission Line, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Watuolo village, Utonkon in Ado local government area of Benue State.

The TCN , in a statement issued by its General Manager Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed that further acts of the vandals were however thwarted by the vigilance of the community members, who at about 3 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, in the statement commended 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," the statement read.

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." The TCN appealed.