A 24-year-old man identified as Wisdom Amaunam has been taken into custody following his alleged involvement in the theft of electricity cables and wires from the 330kV switchyard of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) located in the Benin Sub-Region of Edo State. According to reports, the suspect was intercepted by a security officer during a routine patrol of the facility after reportedly removing cables and wires from a marshalling kiosk within the premises.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed that the suspect had been handed over to the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for further investigation. The arrested individual is currently in custody, with his possible arraignment expected to take place once the investigation is concluded.
In a statement, TCN commended its own security personnel as well as the NSCDC for their vigilance and prompt response in apprehending the suspect. The company also issued a strong warning against the theft and vandalism of critical electricity installations, as well as unauthorised access to such facilities. It urged residents of host communities to remain alert and report any suspicious movements or activities around TCN facilities to the appropriate security agencies or nearest TCN offices.