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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
An unidentified young man was reportedly electrocuted in Aba, Abia State during an alleged attempt to vandalize electric cables in the area.
Reports have it that the lifeless body of the man hung from the poles supporting wires connected to a distribution transformer in the Aba Power network.
Witnesses said the man, who was electrocuted while attempting to cut copper wires from the transformer, was in company with two other suspected vandals, who fled immediately the electrocution occurred.
In a statement, Edise Ekong, Manager, Branding and Communication for Aba Power, described the incident as unfortunate.
“It is sad to see an able-bodied man lose his life in this way. Unfortunately, this is one of the consequences of unauthorized access and interference with electricity assets.”
Ekong hinted on the need for stronger community collaboration to protect critical public infrastructure. “Communities must come together and work with Aba Power to safeguard electricity assets around them. That is the only way we can win the war against vandals and vandalism.”
The body was said to have later been retrieved by the police and deposited in a a morgue in the city.
