The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly vandalising a 330-kilovolt (330kV) switchyard in its Benin sub-region.
The suspect, recognized as Wisdom Amaunam from Erediauwa Community, was arrested at about 10am on Thursday, October 22, 2026, whereas allegedly eradicating cables and wires from a marshalling kiosk throughout the switchyard.
TCN mentioned the suspect was apprehended by a safety officer who was on routine patrol of the ability.
He was subsequently handed over to the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for investigation.
The suspect stays in custody pending the conclusion of investigations and doable arraignment.
In a press release, TCN recommended NSCDC personnel for his or her vigilance and cooperation in defending essential electrical energy infrastructure towards vandalism and different safety threats.
The firm warned that the destruction or theft of kit at transmission services may disrupt electrical energy transmission and have an effect on energy provide to properties and companies.
It reiterated its zero tolerance for vandalism, trespassing and sabotage, urging residents of host communities and members of the general public to report suspicious actions round transmission installations to safety companies or the closest TCN workplace.
The firm mentioned public cooperation was important to defending electrical energy infrastructure and guaranteeing dependable energy transmission throughout the nation.
