19 Year Old Transformer Vandal Electrocuted In Enugu

Posted by Ignatius Okpara Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Friday, June 28th, 2024

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 19-year-old suspected transformer vandal, identified as Nwode Sunday has been electrocuted while vandalizing electrical cables in an Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) transformer.

Lifeless body of the suspects was taken to the hospital in the early hours of Friday where he was confirmed dead, and the corpse was deposited in the mortuary for preservation and further investigative actions.

The state police public Relations officer PPRO, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed this to newsmen Friday in Enugu via a statement.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has warned criminals involved in such criminal acts to turn over a new leaf to avoid facing the full weight of the law, or suffering a similar unfortunate fate as the suspect at issue.