A man, whose identity is yet to be ascertained has been electrocuted while trying to steal transformer cables at the Government Secondary School Owerri, Imo State,
It is speculated that he was trying to steal cables and vandalize the transformer before getting electrocuted after power was restored.
The school Principal, Mr. Chukwujindu Anyikwa, who confirmed the incident told Vanguard that he has reported the incident to appropriate authorities which include but are not limited “to the Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB) in the state, and Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) who later visited the scene of the incident.”
The transformer was donated by the old boys association of the school.