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Suspected cable thief electrocuted during transformer vandalism in Awka
A man was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to vandalise electricity equipment belonging to FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited at Ogechukwu Street in Awka. The incident occurred after a heavy explosion at a transformer substation, reportedly caused by unlawful tampering with the infrastructure. The lifeless body was discovered at the scene, and authorities were alerted. Izunna Okafor and Okechukwu Okafor of FirstPower have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
What happened
- The suspected thief was found dead at a transformer substation after a heavy explosion.
- The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Ogechukwu Street, Awka.
- Izunna Okafor, Head of Communications at FirstPower, confirmed the incident and appealed for community vigilance.
- The Anambra State Police Command evacuated the body and has begun investigations.
- Okechukwu Okafor, Managing Director of FirstPower, condemned vandalism and urged the public to report suspicious activities to help protect power infrastructure.
