TCN WARNS AGAINST ACTS OF VANDALISM ON POWER INFRASTRUCTURE ...... As Vandals Cause Damage To Tower T99 Along Ughelli/Benin 330kV Transmission Line

"Vandalism poses a serious threat to the stability of the nation’s transmission system." TCN 

.... "Urges host communities to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around transmission installations to security operatives or the nearest TCN office."

Following acts of vandalism, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the collapse of Tower T99 situated along the Ughelli/Benin 330kV Transmission Line.

TCN, in a statement issued and signed by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager Public Affairs Division disclosed that the Tower collapsed on March 15, 2026.

According to the statement, the incident was discovered during a line patrol at Coconut Village, Effurun LGA, Warri, Delta State, following a line trip.

"Upon inspection by TCN’s Linesman, it was observed that the fallen tower had some of its bracing members vandalised and carted away, which led to its collapse. The adjoining towers, T100 and T101, were also vandalized although they remain standing." The statement read.

The TCN further disclosed that, "As a result, there is a temporary disruption in the evacuation of bulk power supply from Transcorp Power Plc to the national grid through the Benin 330kV transmission line.

"However, TCN has commenced the mobilisation of resources to facilitate the reconstruction, restoration, and reinforcement of the vandalized towers and affected transmission line as soon as possible.

"We reiterate that vandalism poses a serious threat to the stability of the nation’s transmission system and urge host communities to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around transmission installations to security operatives or the nearest TCN office." 

TCN however reiterates that, "the fight against the vandalism of power infrastructure is a collective responsibility and therefore calls on all stakeholders to join hands in protecting these critical national assets from further attacks".