A man has been electrocuted while attempting to damage electrical cables at a transformer near Ribadu Square in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State. The incident occurred on January 19, 2025, around 6:00 AM and was confirmed by the Adamawa State Police Command spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje.
The man, whose identity remains unknown, reportedly suffered a severe electric shock while attempting to vandalize the transformer. The shock knocked him unconscious, leading to his death. His body has been taken to the hospital for investigation.
The Adamawa State Police have launched an inquiry into the incident, with the state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, warning the public about the dangers of tampering with electrical infrastructure. He urged residents to report suspicious activities around transformers to prevent such occurrences.