TCN, NSA office, NSCDC unite to tackle power infrastructure vandalism

Crime Diary

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has strengthened its collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to combat the vandalism of critical power infrastructure across the country.

TCN disclosed this in a statement following a strategic meeting held at its corporate headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.

According to the company, the meeting focused on enhancing inter-agency cooperation, improving information sharing and developing more effective strategies to address the persistent vandalism and sabotage of electricity transmission facilities nationwide.

The discussions also explored measures to improve the protection of transmission assets, which are vital to the stability and reliability of Nigeria’s electricity supply network.

TCN said the engagement reflected the commitment of the three institutions to work together in safeguarding critical national infrastructure and reducing disruptions caused by attacks on power installations.

The company noted that vandalism of transmission facilities continues to pose a significant challenge to the power sector, often resulting in outages, equipment damage and substantial financial losses.

It expressed confidence that closer collaboration with security agencies would strengthen surveillance, enhance response mechanisms and deter criminal activities targeting electricity infrastructure.

The meeting underscored the collective resolve of stakeholders to protect the nation’s transmission network and support efforts to ensure a more stable and reliable electricity supply for Nigerians.