Thursday, May 15, 2025 - A
suspected vandal was electrocuted while attempting to vandalize armored cable
at the State Secretariat Complex in Dutse, Jigawa State.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Shiisu
Lawan Adam, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the lifeless body of
the unidentified male was found under a slab that contained armored cable
wiring on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
“Today,
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at about 1000hrs, the Jigawa State Police Command
received a distress call from the ministry of works regarding an unfortunate
incident that occurred at the Jigawa State Secretariat New Complex, Dutse,” the
statement read.
"A team
of policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer of Dutse Division responded
to the call.
"Upon
arrival at the scene, police officers discovered the lifeless body of an
unidentified male adult under a slab that contained armored cable wiring.
"A
preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased was electrocuted while
attempting to vandalize armored electrical cables connected to a high-voltage
power source.
"The
deceased's body, which had begun to decompose, has since been evacuated to
Dutse General Hospital for a medical examination.
"This
incident highlighted the serious risks associated with vandalism of public
infrastructure, particularly electrical installations.
"The
Command strongly condemns this criminal act and warns members of the public
against engaging in such hazardous and unlawful activities
"The
Jigawa State Police Command remains committed to protecting public property and
ensuring the safety of lives and infrastructure across the state. We urge
residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons or activities in
their communities to the nearest police station.
“As the investigation progresses, the Command will provide additional updates.”
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