A yet to be identified man has lost his life while trying to damage electrical cables at a transformer close to Ribadu Square in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State.
The incident was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by SP Suleiman Nguroje, the spokesperson for the Adamawa State Police Command. He disclosed that the corpse of the dead individual has been transported to the hospital for investigation.
A probe has been initiated to collect further information. regarding the incident.
A yet to be identified man has lost his life while trying to damage electrical cables at a transformer close to Ribadu Square in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State.
The incident was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by SP Suleiman Nguroje, the spokesperson for the Adamawa State Police Command. He disclosed that the corpse of the dead individual has been transported to the hospital for investigation.
A probe has been initiated to collect further information. regarding the incident.
It was reported that, on January 19, 2025, around 6:00 AM, the Adamawa State Police Command found the remains of an unknown person close to an electric transformer at Ribadu Square.
The man was allegedly trying to damage electrical cables when he encountered a live current, experiencing a serious electric shock that knocked him unconscious and eventually resulted in his death.
The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police CP Dankombo Morris, has delivered a stern warning to the community about the risks associated with interfering with electrical transformers.
He encouraged residents to promptly inform the authorities. about any suspicious activities or people hanging around those installations.
The occurrence underscores the serious dangers tied to tampering with electrical systems and the necessity of protecting public services.
