The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Kano region, has warned electricity consumers against illegal connection.

The region’s general manager, Bashir Mohammed-Gote, who gave the warning while speaking with journalists on Wednesday in Kano, said the customers should rather liaise with the Distribution Company (Disco) for proper connection of electricity.

He said the illegal connection of electricity was dangerous to users as it obstructed the lines most times.

“Therefore, customers should stop illegal connection, not because of them alone, but also for our equipment to last longer for the benefits of the consumers,” he said.

He added, “We have formed a committee here in Kano in collaboration with security agencies and district heads to curb the menace of encroachment and vandalism. ”

He said TCN wants to radiate a line from Kaduna to Rimin Zakara that carries four bundles of conductors, instead of two, with capacity of about 2100 megawatts.

“It has already been awarded, once it is done issues of light in Kano will be resolved,” he added.

The general manager called on consumers to endeavour to always pay their bills on time, as it was used to generate more light and expand power industry.

(NAN)