The Jigawa police command says a yet-to-be-identified man was electrocuted while attempting to steal armoured electrical cables at the state’s secretariat complex in Dutse.
A statement on Wednesday by Lawan Shiisu, the police spokesperson in the state, said the incident occurred around 10am on Wednesday.
Shiisu said the operatives, on getting to the scene of the incident, found the man under a slab containing armoured cables.
The police spokesperson noted that preliminary investigation showed that the deceased was electrocuted while attempting to vandalise armoured electrical cables connected to a high-voltage power source.
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“A team of policemen led by the divisional police officer of Dutse division responded to the call,” the statement reads.
“Upon arrival at the scene, the police officers discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified male adult under a slab that contained armoured cables.”
He said that the deceased’s body had been deposited in the morgue for examination.
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Shiisu, who condemned the act, warned Nigerians against engaging in hazardous and unlawful activities.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons or activities in their communities to the nearest police station.
“As the investigation progresses, the command will provide additional updates,” Shiisu said.
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