The Transmission Company of Nigeria has revealed that it recorded at least 276 cases of vandalized infrastructure across the country between 2022 and 2025. The company made this disclosure during a public sensitization program on the dangers of infrastructure vandalism held at Itori in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Speaking at the event, the General Manager of the TCN Lagos Region, Adeshina Adeonipekun, explained that proactive measures and community engagement have helped drastically reduce the rate of infrastructure destruction in the current year. Adeonipekun stated that the company has focused heavily on collaboration with host communities to secure electrical installations.
He said, “I can recall as of last year, 2025, from 2022, we recorded nothing less than 276 tower vandalism. This year, with the support of communities and proactiveness of our staff, we have been able to minimize the issue of vandalism to about 40.”
The General Manager also noted that structural steps have been put in place to ensure that host communities actively participate in protecting national assets. He added that the South-West region has seen fewer incidents due to the intervention of security organs.
He stated, “We put measures in place, one of which is our yearly sensitization program held at different locations to curb vandalism. This enables us to collaborate with communities and host communities to safeguard our infrastructures. We are lucky in the Southwest as the records are quite minimal. The National Security Advisor, NSA, and efforts from security agencies have helped us apprehend culprits involved”.
Also speaking at the sensitization exercise, the TCN Principal Manager for Lines, Kuye Emmanuel, outlined the strategic efforts being deployed by the utility company to protect the country's transmission grid. He explained that local security structures have been established and funded to provide round-the-clock monitoring of power assets.
He said, “Apart from this awareness, we arrange private vigilantes from zone to zone within the community that are being paid monthly to safeguard our lines. We also provide incentives to farmers in the community as a way of giving back to them and also appeal to them to stand firm and report vandals lurking around the area,”
In his remarks, the Olu of Itori, Abdul Fatai Akorede Akamo, commended the management of the transmission company for organizing the awareness campaign. The traditional ruler emphasized the importance of regular engagement between the power firm and host communities, urging the agency to sustain the program.
He said, “This awareness was last held four years ago here in Itori, we commend TCN’s efforts and appeal for it to be held at least once a year.”
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