The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has recorded 40 cases of vandalism across its infrastructure since the beginning of 2026.
The company, however, noted that the figure represents a decline compared to previous years, attributing the improvement to stronger collaboration with host communities and increased sensitisation efforts.
TCN disclosed this during a sensitisation programme organised by its Lagos Region in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Speaking at the event, TCN General Manager (Transmission), Adeshina Adeonipekun, revealed that the company recorded about 276 cases of tower vandalism between 2022 and 2025. According to him, community support and proactive monitoring by staff have helped reduce incidents this year.
He explained that the company regularly organises awareness campaigns to strengthen relationships with host communities and discourage attacks on power infrastructure. He also noted that vandalism cases in the South-West remain relatively lower than in some other regions.
TCN Principal Manager (Lines), Kuye Emmanuel, said the company had engaged local vigilantes across communities to help safeguard electricity transmission towers and reduce vandalism.
According to him, the company also provides incentives to farmers and residents in host communities to encourage them to protect transmission facilities and report suspicious activities around power installations.
The sensitisation programme focused on the dangers of vandalising transmission infrastructure, building under transmission line rights of way, and excavating around transmission towers.
Adeonipekun added that the Office of the National Security Adviser and other security agencies had supported efforts to apprehend suspected vandals.
Traditional rulers and security officials at the event also urged residents to support efforts aimed at protecting critical national infrastructure and reporting illegal activities capable of causing power outages and economic disruption.
