A yet-to-be-identified man has been electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal armoured electrical cables from a transformer in Malkohi, a residential community in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, under the cover of darkness, at the Malkohi 1000 Housing Estate.

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Residents who discovered the man’s body at dawn said he was found lying face down near the transformer. They also observed severed wires, cutting tools, and signs of forced entry at the site—indicating a possible attempt to vandalise the power installation.

According to the residents, the presence of exposed wiring and tampered cables strongly suggested that the deceased had tried to steal components from the transformer before being electrocuted.

Officials from the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) arrived at the scene to inspect the damage, while security personnel later evacuated the body.

As of the time of filing this report, neither YEDC nor the police had released any official statement regarding the incident.

Troops Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Logistics Supplier in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected logistics supplier for Boko Haram in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

The suspect, identified as Ahmadu Mohammed Dogo, was apprehended at Muna Garage around 11:50 a.m. on Monday following a tip-off