The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that a man was electrocuted while attempting to vandalize one of its transmission towers, according to a statement released on Friday.
According to TCN, the deceased attempted to vandalize Transmission Tower 34 along the Nkalagu-Abakaliki 132 Kilo Volt Line in Ebonyi State, on July 19.
Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, said in a statement that the body of the electrocuted vandal has been retrieved from the tower.
Mrs. Mbah emphasized that TCN had consistently warned against such acts, highlighting the potentially fatal consequences of tampering with transmission infrastructure, which carries high voltages critical to national development and poses significant risks to health and safety.
She added, “TCN urges the public to protect electricity infrastructure within their vicinity and report any suspicious activity around power installations to security operatives or any of its offices nationwide.”
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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