Monday, September 8, 2025 - A suspected vandal was electrocuted while attempting to tamper with a transformer at the Borno State University, Maiduguri.
The lifeless body of the unidentified man was discovered
near the transformer within the university premises on Sunday morning,
September 7, 2025.
The spokesperson of the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, who
confirmed the incident in a statement said the body has been evacuated to the
hospital.
“The Borno State Police Command wishes to inform the public
that today, 7/9/2025, the body of an unidentified male was discovered near a
transformer in Borno State University, Maiduguri. Preliminary investigations
revealed that the deceased was electrocuted in an attempt to vandalize
electrical installations,” the statement read.
"The Command has since commenced a full investigation
into the incident, while the body in collaboration with Borno State Fire
Service has been evacuated to the hospital for proper medical procedures.
"The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc,
once again warns criminal elements to desist from acts of vandalism and
sabotage, as such endanger lives and compromise public safety.
“The Command reassures the good people of Borno State of its
commitment to protecting lives and property and urges residents to remain
vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements around public infrastructure
to the nearest police station. Emergency Contacts: 0806 807 5581, 0802 347
3293.”
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