Suspects arrested vandalising electricity towers linking Jos from Kaduna
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says security operatives in collaboration with community vigilantes have successfully foiled an attempt by vandals to dismember electricity towers linking Jos from Kaduna.
The T297, T298, and T299 towers along the Mando–Jos 330kV Double Circuit transmission line were affected, a statement by TCN General Manager Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said on Wednesday.
“The suspects and potential buyers were arrested on Sunday, October 5, 2025. 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,” he added.
The TCN commended 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 company said.
It urged communities across the country to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities around transmission facilities to security agencies or the nearest TCN office.
The company said it would continue to work with security operatives to protect electricity transmission infrastructure to ensure efficient and reliable power delivery nationwide.
