Man electrocuted while vandalising transformer in Rivers
A yet-to-be-identified man has been electrocuted while allegedly attempting to vandalise a transformer at Abam-Ama community in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Civilian Joint Task Force Commander in Okrika LGA, Igwe Godswill, disclosed this on Tuesday, saying the incident was discovered by members of the group who were on patrol in the […]
A man died after being electrocuted while allegedly attempting to vandalize a transformer in Abam-Ama community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Civilian Joint Task Force Commander in Okrika, Igwe Godswill, reported this on Tuesday, stating that the incident was discovered by his team on patrol. According to Godswill, the deceased was found with tools like blades and a torch, suggesting he was trying to steal from the transformer.
The problem arose when electricity was restored in the middle of the night, leading to the man's fatal electrocution. The identity of the deceased remains unknown as the investigation is ongoing. The Okrika Police Division has been notified to conduct a thorough inquiry. The local police command has not yet commented on the incident, awaiting further information.
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