Vandal electrocuted attempting to vandalize transmission tower in Ebonyi

Omeiza Bilal

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby states that a vandal was electrocuted while attempting to vandalize transmission Tower 34 along the Nkalagu-Abakaliki 132kV Transmission Line in Ebonyi State, on 19th July, 2025.

GM, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement explained that the body of the electrocuted vandal hanging on the tower has since been brought down.

“TCN has consistently warned against such acts, emphasizing 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.

“TCN urges the public to protect electricity infrastructure within their vicinity and report any suspicious activity around power installations to security operatives or any TCN offices nationwide.”