Suspected vandal electrocuted while attempting to steal AEDC installation in Abuja

From Molly Kilete, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it has recovered the lifeless body of an unidentified suspected vandal who was electrocuted while attempting to vandalise electricity infrastructure belonging to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).

Police public relations officer Josephine Adeh, who made this known, said the police recovered the tools used for the vandalisation at the scene, while his accomplice fled.

Adeh, in a statement, said, “On 30th January 2025, FCT Police operatives responded to a distress call put through to the FCT Police Command’s Control Room and discovered the lifeless body near step-down electricity lines at Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro. Tools used for the vandalisation were also recovered at the scene, while his accomplice had already fled.

“The FCT Police Command strongly warns individuals against engaging in such criminal activities, emphasizing that vandalization of public infrastructure is a grave offense that will not be tolerated within the Federal Capital Territory. Security operatives remain on high alert to apprehend perpetrators and ensure the protection of critical national assets.

“Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the Police via the following emergency numbers: 08061581938, 08032003913, 08028940883, 07057337653. Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192, Public Complaint Bureau: 09022222352.”