Man Gets Electrocuted While Vandalizing Transformer Cables

Niger State Police Foil Transformer Vandalism Attempt, Suspect Suffers Severe Burns

“The two suspects attempted to vandalize AEDC transformer cables within the community...”

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company transformer vandalism attempt ends in disaster for suspects.

A 22-year-old man, Tasiu Danlami, was severely burned while trying to vandalize Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) transformer cables in Tafa Local Government Area.

"On 10/10/2024 at about 0545hrs, Police operatives of Tafa Div with vigilante members, while on routine patrol within Hayin-Nasarawa area along Abuja- Kaduna Expressway via Tafa, arrested two suspects identified as, Tasiu Danlami 22yrs and Abba Salisu 18yrs of the same area," the statement read.

“The two suspects attempted to vandalize AEDC transformer cables within the community, which led to severe burn injury of Tasiu.

“He was taken to Musa Yar'Adua Hospital Sabon-Wuse for treatment, while Abba was taken into custody with an industrial cutting plier.

“Suspects are under further investigation in Tafa Division.”

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