A suspected vandal was electrocuted while attempting to vandalize armored cable at the State Secretariat Complex in Dutse, Jigawa State.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday.
According to him, the lifeless body of the unidentified male was found under a slab that contained armored cable wiring on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
“Today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at about 1000hrs, the Jigawa State Police Command received a distress call from the ministry of works regarding an unfortunate incident that occurred at the Jigawa State Secretariat New Complex, Dutse,” the statement read.
“A team of policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer of Dutse Division responded to the call.
“Upon arrival at the scene, police officers discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified male adult under a slab that contained armored cable wiring.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased was electrocuted while attempting to vandalize armored electrical cables connected to a high-voltage power source.
“The deceased’s body, which had begun to decompose, has since been evacuated to Dutse General Hospital for a medical examination.
“This incident highlighted the serious risks associated with vandalism of public infrastructure, particularly electrical installations.
“The Command strongly condemns this criminal act and warns members of the public against engaging in such hazardous and unlawful activities.
“The Jigawa State Police Command remains committed to protecting public property and ensuring the safety of lives and infrastructure across the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons or activities in their communities to the nearest police station.
“As the investigation progresses, the Command will provide additional updates.”
