TCN demolishes illegal structures under transmission lines in Bauchi

Omeiza Bilal

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Wednesday conducted a demolition exercise at the high-tension corridor along Zango and Yelwa Community in Bauchi.

The exercise which was conducted by the Bauchi State Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Agency (BASIDMA) targeted residential and commercial structures erected within the statutory Right of Way (RoW) of TCN transmission lines.

GM, Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement Thursday said, the enforcement action was the culmination of sustained stakeholder engagements and sensitization programs initiated by TCN in 2025, aimed at addressing the risks associated with structures built within the transmission line corridor.

TCN had convened a meeting with BASIDMA, community leaders, the Bauchi Urban Planning Authority, and youth representatives in 2025, highlighting the dangers of such structures to grid stability and public safety.

BASIDMA, responsible for regulating land use, controlling development, and managing infrastructure in Bauchi State, took the decision to demolish the structures following these engagements. The agency’s action demonstrates its commitment to enforcing regulations and ensuring public safety.

The demolition exercise marks a significant step in ensuring the integrity of Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure and protecting the public from potential hazards associated with structures built under high-tension transmission lines.