Man, Severely Burnt While Trying To Steal In Nigerl Transformer Cables

A man has been rendered severally injured following his attempt to vandalize a transformer plant.

The man, Identified as Tasiu Danlami, a 22-year-old was said to have attempted to vandalize AEDC transformer cables in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State.

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Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement released on Monday, October 14 said Tasiu, alongside his accomplice, one Abba Salisu had attempted tye vandalisation before hia injury.

The statement reads;

On 10/10/2024 at about 0545hrs, Police operatives of Tafa Div with vigilante members, while on routine patrol within Hayin-Nasarawa area along Abuja-Kaduna Expressway via Tafa, arrested two suspects identified as; Tasiu Danlami 22yrs and Abba Salisu 18yrs of the same area,”

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“The two suspects attempted to vandalize AEDC transformer cables within the community, which led to severe burn injury of Tasiu. 

“He was taken to Musa Yar’Adua Hospital Sabon-Wuse for treatment, while Abba was taken into custody with an industrial cutting plier. 

“Suspects are under further investigation in Tafa Division.”