Suspected vandal £l£ctr0cuted while attempting to steal h!gh-tension cables in Calabar(Photo)

 Suspected vandal electrocuted while attempting to steal high-tension cables in Calabar

 



Suspected vandal electrocuted while attempting to steal high-tension cables in Calabar

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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