By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Benin Sub-Region, has apprehended a 24-year-old suspected vandal caught allegedly removing cables and wires from a marshalling kiosk in its 330kV switchyard.
The suspect, identified as Mr Wisdom Amaunam of Erediauwa Community, was arrested at about 10am on October 22, 2026, by a security officer on patrol who caught him tampering with the facility.
Following his arrest, Amaunam was handed over to the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for investigation. He remains in custody pending the conclusion of investigations and possible arraignment.
TCN commended its security personnel and the NSCDC for their vigilance and collaboration in protecting critical national power infrastructure.
The company reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on vandalism, trespassing and sabotage, warning that attacks on transmission installations threaten the stability and reliability of electricity supply.
It also urged host communities and members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities around transmission facilities to security agencies or the nearest TCN office.
