A man has been electrocuted while attempting to vandalize a transformer in the Akute area of Ogun State. The incident, which occurred on Friday morning, involved the unidentified man climbing into the transformer house to steal wires. While attempting to cut the wires, he was electrocuted and died instantly.
According to the Ogun State Police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the theft had been a recurring issue in the community, with many incidents of vandalism reported. The local community chairman, Rasheed Ajagbe, informed the police after receiving a call about the incident. Upon inspection, the body of the man was found at the scene, confirming his tragic death.
A police team visited the site to investigate and document the scene, and the corpse was taken to the General Hospital Ifo for autopsy and preservation. The situation highlights the ongoing problem of transformer vandalism in the area.
