Middle-aged man, whose identity has not yet been determined, was

electrocuted while attempting to vandalize a transformer and cables owned

by the Jos Electricity Distribution Company.

ATN gathered that the incident took place opposite Queens Hotel in Ankpa

Ward, Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. Residents were shocked to find

the man’s lifeless body suspended between two poles that connect the

cables to the transformer.

According to a local resident named Terkula, the victim exploited power

outages in the area to carry out the vandalism. The man likely met his fate

when power was unexpectedly restored. The police were promptly notified,

and the ‘D’ Division Police Station arrived to remove the body.

Dr. Adakole Elijah, the Head of Corporate Communications at JED,

confirmed the incident and criticized the ongoing vandalism of company

assets despite heightened security measures. Dr. Elijah emphasized that

repeated vandalism incurs substantial costs for repairs and disrupts

essential services, highlighting the negative impact on security, social

stability, and economic benefits for the communities. He called on

community policing groups and local vigilantes to help safeguard these

critical assets.

State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene, also confirmed

the incident, noting that she’s aware of the electrocution that occurred in

Wadata as the individual attempted to vandalize a transformer. We have

received reports regarding this event.