Security operatives, vigilantes, foil vandalisation of Mando–Jos 330kv lines, arrest suspects
Omeiza Bilal
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says security operatives, in collaboration with community vigilantes, have successfully foiled an attempt by vandals to dismember towers T297, T298, and T299 along the Mando–Jos 330kV Double Circuit transmission line.
The suspects and potential buyers were arrested on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
According to a statement by GM, Public Affairs of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, “the vandals had removed tower members, compromising the structural integrity of the towers. Fortunately, the line remains intact and did not collapse.
“To safeguard the integrity of the transmission infrastructure, TCN engineers had commenced emergency reinforcement works on the affected towers. These efforts are aimed at restoring full stability and ensuring continued bulk power delivery along the Mando–Jos power transmission corridor.
“TCN commends the swift action of security operatives and members of the host community, which led to the arrest of the vandals and their suspected buyers. The suspects are currently in police custody in Saminaka, Kaduna State, where investigations are ongoing.”
The transmission company urged communities across the country to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities around transmission facilities to security agencies or its nearest office.
“The company remains committed to working with security operatives to protect Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure and ensuring efficient and reliable power delivery nationwide,” the statement adds.
