He was electrocuted, according to information, while attempting to steal electricity infrastructure belonging to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory.
This was contained in a statement by the FCT Police command spokesman, CSP Josephine Adeh, on Thursday.
In the statement, the Command confirmed the incident, adding that its officers on routine patrol recovered the suspect’s lifeless body near a step-down electricity line at Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro, on Wednesday, January 30, 2025.
She stated that its officers responded to a distress call by a good Nigerian and recovered the tools allegedly used by the victim for the attempted vandalism.
She added that while the deceased was found at the scene, an accomplice managed to escape before the police arrived, according to what they were told.
“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 the 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 said.
