Monday, July 14, 2025 - A suspected electricity vandal was electrocuted while attempting to steal high-tension cables in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, July 14,
2024 along New Airport Road by the Poultry Farm area.
According to eyewitnesses, power supply briefly went out,
and the man, believed to be a resident of the community, was electrocuted when
electricity was restored.
The unidentified man was reportedly found with tools such as
pliers and was wearing only short socks.
Scores of residents gathered at the scene to catch a glimpse
of the lifeless body hanging precariously from the high-tension wires.
Locals say the area has suffered repeated cases of vandalism
targeting transformers and other electricity installations.
However, it is rare for vandals to attempt scaling
high-tension cables, especially at night.
At the time of filing this report, officials of the Port
Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) had yet to issue a formal
statement.
The remains of the victim were still dangling from the
cables.
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