August 5, 2026

PRINCIPAL SUSPECT IN POLICE NET OVER VANDALISM OF TRANSMISSION TOWERS

PRINCIPAL SUSPECT IN POLICE NET OVER VANDALISM OF TRANSMISSION TOWERS

 

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has confirmed the arrest of a principal suspect linked to the vandalism of six transmission towers along the Yola–Jalingo 330kV Transmission Line by the Nigeria Police force

 

 

 

A statement by the Transmission company of Nigeria states that a portion of the stolen tower members have been recovered.

 

TCN says the Police is tracking the remaining members of the syndicate with a view to ensure prosecution of the suspects

 

The transmission company of Nigeria TCN and the Nigeria Police Force had conducted a joint raid following the vandalism of the towers in the host community and the successful operation with the support of community members led to the arrest of the principal suspect.