Martins Olasehinde
A lifeless body was discovered near an electricity transformer in Nigeria’s northern state of Adamawa, police said, in an incident suspected to be an electrocution while attempting to vandalise.
The deceased was reportedly electrocuted while attempting to vandalize the facility with a group of accomplices, who fled the scene and remain at large after stealing crucial electricity cables from the transformer.
According to police in the state, operatives evacuated the remains of the victim on Sunday morning.
“The Adamawa state police command has today 19/1/2025 found a yet-to-be identified person at electric transformer along Ribadu square around 0600hrs, while trying to vandalize some electrical cables,” police spokesman Suleiman Nguroje said on Sunday.
“The body is evacuated to hospital for expert opinion.
“Investigation is ongoing for more recoveries and more details.
“The Commissioner of Police CP Dankombo Morris, warned people to keep off from electrical transformers and report anyone seen around for immediate action.”
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