A suspect was apprehended by members of Watuolo village, Utonkon in Ado local government area, Benue State, Nigeria, for vandalizing Tower T195 along the Ugwuaji-Makurdi 330kV transmission line.
The incident occurred on Saturday, January 25, 2025, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
Community members noticed suspicious activity around the tower at about 3 am and promptly sprang into action, apprehending one of the vandals while the others escaped.
The suspect was subsequently handed over to the police.
The TCN commended the community’s swift action and vigilance, which prevented further damage to the transmission line.
The TCN appealed to other communities hosting critical infrastructure to emulate this example and take ownership of protecting transmission installations in their vicinity.
“TCN will continue to work with security operatives and host communities to prevent such incidents and ensure a stable power supply,” the statement concluded.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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