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Suspected transformer vandal electrocuted in Enugu
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The body of a suspected vandal was found dead inside an electrical transformer enclosure belonging to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc on Missionary Avenue in Coal Camp, Enugu, on Friday.
According to the PUNCH, It was reported that the deceased was electrocuted while attempting to cut armoured cables.
The Head of Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, confirmed the incident describing it as “tragic and very unfortunate.”
Ezeh lamented the increasing rate at which vandals attack electricity installations within EEDC’s network daily.
He further said that vandalism has been a big challenge to the company, and there is no way this can be addressed without the support of critical stakeholders.
“It is a battle we all have to fight collectively because once these transformers are vandalised, customers who are served by the installation will be greatly affected,” Ezeh said.
Appealing to customers to join hands with the company to ensure that facilities within their neighbourhoods are protected, Eze said that the identity of the suspect has not been released, pending further investigation.
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