The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the vandalism of transmission towers along the Yola–Jalingo 330kV power transmission line.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the management of the transmission company reported that transmission towers numbered T995, T998, T999, T1002, T1003, and T1004 were found to have been vandalized. These towers were discovered during a routine inspection conducted by the company’s engineers on July 29, 2026.
TCN said the arrest followed a coordinated operation involving the Nigeria Police Force after intelligence linked the suspect to the destruction of critical electricity infrastructure.
The company described the vandalism as a major threat to the stability of the national grid, warning that attacks on transmission facilities disrupt power supply, increase repair costs and undermine electricity delivery to consumers.
According to TCN, investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the act, while efforts have commenced to restore the damaged infrastructure.
“The inspection revealed that vandals had removed critical bracing members from the structures, making away with about 130 tower components and leaving the towers structurally compromised.
In response, TCN and the Nigeria Police conducted a joint raid in the affected host community on July 30, where they met with the village head and youth leaders, urging them to cooperate in identifying those responsible for the attack on the national power infrastructure”.TCN stated.
The company commended the police for their swift intervention and urged members of the public to remain vigilant by reporting suspicious activities around power installations to security agencies.
TCN reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s transmission network and called for stronger collaboration among security agencies, host communities and other stakeholders to curb the rising incidence of infrastructure vandalism.
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