10 Electricity towers vandalised in 5 months.
TCN: 10 Electricity towers vandalised in 5 months The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN said at least 10 Electricity towers have been vandalised within 5 months by thieves between Kano-Zaria, Kano-Katsina and Kano-Hadejia transmission corridors.
TCN General Manager in charge of Kano Region, Engineer MK Bello, disclosed this during a public sensitisation against vandalism, excavation and encouragement on TCN right of way held […] The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN said at least 10 Electricity towers have been vandalised within 5 months by thieves between Kano-Zaria, Kano-Katsina and Kano-Hadejia transmission corridors.
Addressing the District Head of Paki and other community leaders, Bello said protecting electricity infrastructure is a collective responsibility, adding that TCN enjoys tremendous support from Paki residents.
Highlighting the impact of vandalism on electricity supply, Bello said 33 vandals were arrested with the assistance of locals, noting that monies meant for grid expansion would be used to replace vandalised towers, running into millions of naira. “I can tell you more than 33 vandals have been arrested, but we have about 10 Electricity towers vandalised between Kano and Zaria, and Kano and Katsina. It is therefore our collective responsibility to protect these assets so that TCN can improve electricity supply,” Bello said. speaking, Assistant General Manager Transmission Engineer Ibrahim Aliyu said the activity of scrap dealers is a source of concern as more than 20 electricity poles were vandalised around Kunkumi area alone.
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