Vandalism threatens power supply, TCN tells Ogun residents
Ijebu Itele (Ogun), May 2026(TBL Africa) The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says that vandalism of transmission facilities threatens stable electricity supply, urging residents to protect power installations and report suspicious activities around transmission infrastructure.
The General Manager of TCN, Benin Region, Mr Charles Iwu-Amadi, made the appeal on Friday in Ijebu Itele during a sensitisation programme organised for members of the host community on dangers associated with vandalism of transmission infrastructure.
Iwu-Amadi, represented by the Assistant General Manager, Technical Services, Benin Region, Mr Matthew Ariyibi, explained that the sensitisation became necessary because transmission lines pass through several rural communities.
He stated that residents were usually the first to notice suspicious activities or faults around transmission towers and installations before officials arrive.
“We are here because our transmission lines pass through this community and there is a need to sensitise residents on protecting the facilities.
“Patrol teams had discovered cases where some tower components were tampered with or removed.
“We urge residents to promptly report acts of vandalism and suspicious movements around transmission facilities to relevant authorities,” he said.
He said TCN was collaborating with local vigilantes and community leaders to monitor installations located in remote areas.
Iwu-Amadi warned against erecting houses or structures under high-tension power lines because of the dangers involved.
Also speaking, Principal Manager, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Mr Abamiyo Otaru, described vandalism as willful destruction of public infrastructure meant for national development.
Otaru noted that destruction of transmission facilities disrupts electricity supply, weakens the economy and creates opportunities for criminal activities.
He warned residents against tampering with transmission installations, noting that the lines carry up to 330 kilovolts of electricity.
He also advised members of the public to stay away from transmission installations and avoid illegal activities around power lines.
In his remarks, Principal Manager, Transmission, Omotosho Sub-Region, Engr. Afonriwo, noted that vandalism remains a major challenge affecting power transmission nationwide.
He appealed to residents to collaborate with security agencies and TCN officials in protecting transmission infrastructure.
“These facilities belong to all Nigerians. Let us work together to protect them,” he said.
In his remark, the Moyegesho of Itele kingdom, Oba Mufutau Kasali represented by Chief Stephen Ewubajo pledged that residents would continue to protect transmission installations within the area.
Kasali noted that the infrastructure remains critical to electricity supply and national development.
He assured TCN officials of the community’s support in safeguarding the facilities against vandalism and other illegal activities.
