{"id":2767,"date":"2026-10-28T20:01:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/28\/tcn-arrests-over-30-suspected-vandals-in-kano-kaduna\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T20:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:01:19","slug":"tcn-arrests-over-30-suspected-vandals-in-kano-kaduna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/28\/tcn-arrests-over-30-suspected-vandals-in-kano-kaduna\/","title":{"rendered":"TCN arrests over 30 suspected vandals in Kano-Kaduna"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has arrested over 30 suspected vandals of electricity infrastructure, particularly along the Kumbotso\u2013Zaria transmission line corridor, according to the company\u2019s Kano Regional General Manager, M.K. Bello.\n<\/p>\n

Bello disclosed this on Wednesday during a sensitisation campaign against encroachment on transmission lines and vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Paki community, Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State, as part of efforts to prevent damage to transmission facilities and reduce disruptions to electricity supply along the Kumbotso\u2013Zaria corridor.\n<\/p>\n

He expressed concern over excavation, construction activities and the digging of pits close to transmission towers, warning that such practices could weaken the structures and threaten electricity transmission. He also disclosed that about 10 transmission towers had been vandalised within four to five months in 2026.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have about five cases before the courts over these issues,\u201d Bello said, adding that the company was pursuing legal action against suspected vandals.<\/p>\n

He explained that transmission lines carry electricity over distances of between 200 and 300 kilometres, warning that damage to any supporting tower could disrupt power supply and require substantial funds for replacement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe digging of pits and construction activities taking place close to our transmission towers are major concerns. These towers support lines that transmit electricity over distances of more than 200 to 300 kilometres. If anything happens to any of these towers, they could collapse, and replacing them would cost a lot of money,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n

Bello attributed the arrests to cooperation between TCN and residents, particularly traditional rulers, the police and other security agencies.<\/p>\n

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Some participants at the sensitisation programme.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe have arrested more than 30 suspected vandals, particularly in this area. We are very grateful to the community, especially the district head, the police and other security agencies, for their cooperation and support in protecting our transmission infrastructure,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

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He urged residents to avoid activities that could endanger transmission towers and to report suspected vandalism and encroachment to the appropriate authorities to help protect electricity infrastructure.\n<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, the District Head of Paki, Ja\u2019afaru Paki, commended TCN for engaging communities along the transmission line corridor, saying the visit had encouraged traditional institutions to intensify efforts to protect public assets.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThe protection of public property is one of our priorities. We do not only monitor electricity infrastructure; we also keep a close eye on all government assets within our district. TCN\u2019s recognition of our efforts has further encouraged us to do more to protect these important facilities,\u201d Paki said.\n<\/p>\n

He said the sensitisation programme brought together district heads from communities along the transmission line corridor, Friday prayer imams and representatives of security outposts serving the area and neighbouring communities.\n<\/p>\n

He added that the participants listened to presentations on the importance of protecting electricity infrastructure and the consequences of vandalism and encroachment.\n<\/p>\n

Paki said electricity was essential to community development, economic growth, security and the provision of other vital services, stressing that protecting transmission facilities required collective responsibility and sustained cooperation among residents and relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The district head said TCN\u2019s recognition of the community\u2019s contributions would encourage residents to sustain their support.\n<\/p>\n

He also highlighted the role of the district\u2019s Peace Promotion Committee and Friday prayer imams in promoting unity, peaceful coexistence and public awareness through community outreach and sermons.\n <\/p>\n

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