An unidentified young man has been electrocuted while allegedly trying to vandalise an Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) Transformer located at Obinagu-Nchatancha, Emene, near Enugu
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A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, on Wednesday in Enugu, said the incident happened on Tuesday.
The statement reads: “The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the general public, especially residents of the state, that a yet to be identified young man of about 25 years of age was found electrocuted on 14/09/2020 at about 6:20pm, while allegedly attempting to vandalise an Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) Electric Transformer located at Obinagu-Nchatancha, Emene.
“The lifeless body of the suspect was taken to the hospital where he was confirmed dead and deposited in the mortuary.
“To this end, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmad AbdurRahman, while directing the launch of a thorough discreet investigation into the incident, has urged residents to remain law-abiding and vigilant.
“The commissioner equally asked the people of the state to promptly report suspected persons in and around public facilities and critical assets to the nearest police station or by calling the command’s hotlines”.
