VANDAL ELECTROCUTED WHILE STEALING ABUJA DISCO EQUIPMENT

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A suspected vandal was electrocuted while attempting to steal electricity infrastructure belonging to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory.

The FCT Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that officers recovered the suspect’s lifeless body near step-down electricity lines at Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro, on Wednesday, January 30, 2025.

According to a statement on Thursday by the FCT Police spokesman, Josephine Adeh, officers responded to a distress call and discovered tools allegedly used for the attempted vandalism.

She added that while the deceased suspect was found at the scene, an accomplice managed to escape before the police arrived.

“On January 30, 2025, FCT Police operatives responded to a distress call put through to the Command’s Control Room and discovered a lifeless body near step-down electricity lines at Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro.

“Tools used for the attempted vandalism were also recovered, while his accomplice had already fled,” Adeh stated.

Adeh issued a stern warning against vandalising public assets, stressing that such acts would not be tolerated in the FCT.

“The FCT Police Command strongly warns against engaging in such criminal activities, emphasizing that vandalism of public infrastructure is a serious offence.

“Security operatives remain on high alert to apprehend perpetrators and ensure the protection of critical national assets,” she added.