19-year-old transformer vandal electrocuted

A 19-year-old suspected transformer vandal, identified as Nwode Sunday “m”, of Ngwo Camp 2, Coal Camp, Enugu, has been electrocuted in Enugu.

The deceased reportedly died while vandalizing electrical cables in an Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) transformer at Coal Camp area of Enugu, in the early morning hours of today, Friday, June 28.

Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the state police command, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed that the lifeless body of the suspect was taken to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead, reports The Nation.

Ndukwe also said that the corpse had been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and further investigative actions.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has warned criminals involved in such criminal acts to turn over a new leaf to avoid facing the full weight of the law, or suffering similar unfortunate fate as the suspect at issue.