Security operatives foil attempted vandalism at TCN substation in Bauchi

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said information forces person foiled an attempted theft astatine its 330/132kV transmission substation successful Bauchi, preventing the vandalism of captious powerfulness infrastructure.

The incident, according to a connection issued by the institution implicit the weekend, occurred astatine astir 9:34 p.m. connected Friday, July 24, erstwhile information unit connected work intercepted suspected vandals allegedly attempting to region transmission operation members from the facility.

The suspects, according to the connection signed by the TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, fled the country aft spotting the information guards.

“A consequent inspection of the country led to the betterment of 12 transmission operation space irons, a heavy-duty metallic measuring scale, and a achromatic pickup motortruck believed to person been utilized successful the attempted operation,” the connection read.

According to TCN, the recovered materials and the conveyance person been handed implicit to the Railway Division Police Station successful Bauchi for further investigation.

The institution besides confirmed that nary transmission instrumentality was stolen oregon damaged during the incident, and nary injuries were recorded.

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