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TCN reports 40 vandalism cases in five months

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported 40 vandalism cases of its infrastructure this year, a reduction from previous years.
  • The decrease is attributed to community engagement and proactive measures, including hiring local vigilantes.
  • TCN organized a sensitization program in Ogun State to reinforce collaboration with communities in protecting power infrastructure.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a notable decrease in vandalism cases targeting its power infrastructure, recording 40 incidents since the beginning of the year. This figure represents a significant reduction compared to the 276 cases documented between 2022 and 2025, a development the TCN attributes to enhanced community engagement and proactive security measures.

this year, with the support of communities and proactiveness of our staff, we have been able to minimise the issue of vandalism to about 40.

· Adeshina AdeonipekunTCN General Manager (Transmission) Adeshina Adeonipekun highlighting the reduction in vandalism cases.

Central to this improved security is the company's strategy of fostering collaboration with host communities. TCN has implemented community-based security initiatives, including the engagement of local vigilantes who are paid monthly to safeguard transmission towers and lines. This approach not only bolsters security but also empowers local residents to take ownership of critical national assets.

Apart from this awareness, we arrange private vigilantes from zone to zone within the community that are being paid monthly to safeguard our lines.

· Kuye EmmanuelTCN Principal Manager (Lines) Kuye Emmanuel explaining the use of local vigilantes for security.

To further strengthen these partnerships, TCN regularly conducts sensitization programs across different regions. A recent event in Itori, Ogun State, focused on educating residents about the dangers of vandalism and the importance of protecting power infrastructure. The participation of local traditional rulers and security agencies underscores the multi-stakeholder approach required to combat this persistent menace.

This awareness is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.

· Oba Akorede AkamoThe Olu of Itori land, Oba Akorede Akamo, linking the TCN's awareness campaign to national development initiatives.

From a Nigerian perspective, the reduction in vandalism is a welcome development, signaling progress in safeguarding vital energy infrastructure. The TCN's emphasis on community involvement aligns with a broader understanding that national security and development are intrinsically linked to local cooperation. The success in minimizing attacks, particularly in the South-West, highlights the effectiveness of these localized security strategies and the potential for replication in other regions facing similar challenges.

Vandalism is a criminal

· Mrs Olusola BalogunDistrict Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Itori warning residents against aiding vandals.
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