TCN Infrastructure: NSCDC Investigates Vandalisation Incidents Within Katsina State Command 

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Katsina State Command has commenced investigations into every incidents of vandalisation of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) infrastructure within the command control.

The NSCDC State Commandant, Abbas Dan-Ile Moriki, made this disclosure as the  TCN Assistant General Manager, Transmission, Engr. Usman S. Idris, led others on a courtesy visit to the Commandant to deepen collaboration.

The objective aims at enhancing the protection of transmission infrastructure and addressing the growing challenge of vandalism and Right-of-Way (RoW) encroachment.

Speaking during the visit, Engr. Idris commended the Command for its prompt response to previous security concerns.

He also briefed officers on recent incidents affecting transmission facilities within the sub-region, including the vandalism of Tower T-219 and Tower T-228 along the Katsina–Daura 132kV transmission line.

The incident was discovered during a routine patrol recently and forms part of vandalism cases that are of great concern to TCN, according to a statement by TCN General Manager Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah.

He noted that such acts of sabotage threaten the integrity of the transmission network and jeopardize the stability of electricity supply, underscoring the need for sustained collaboration to protect critical national infrastructure.

Responding, the State Commandant, Abbas Dan-Ile Moriki, disclosed that investigations into the reported incidents had commenced.

He assured TCN of the Command’s continued support and pledged closer coordination to curb vandalism and Right-of-Way, RoW, encroachment through proactive measures.

Both organizations reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced information sharing in safeguarding the nation’s transmission infrastructure.