Man electrocuted while attempting to steal cables in Awka
A suspected cable thief was electrocuted after tampering with a transformer at Ogechukwu Street, Awka. The incident involved equipment belonging to FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited. According to Izunna Okafor, the explosion occurred due to unlawful tampering with the electricity network. Okechukwu Okafor condemned the act and urged residents to report suspicious activities.
What happened
- A yet-to-be-identified man was electrocuted while vandalising a transformer substation in Awka.
- FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited confirmed the incident and stated the explosion resulted from tampering with their infrastructure.
- The individual, reportedly dressed in a security uniform, died instantly at the scene.
- The Anambra State Police Command evacuated the body and has begun investigating the circumstances.
- Okechukwu Okafor called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around electricity installations.
