An unidentified man was electrocuted in Aba while allegedly trying to vandalize a power transformer.
Residents condemned the dangerous act, warning it risks lives and disrupts electricity supply across neighborhoods.
A tragic incident occurred in Aba, Abia State, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, when an unidentified man was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to vandalise an electricity transformer.
The lifeless body of the victim was discovered hanging from the transformer at No. 40 Omuma Road in the early hours of the morning, drawing the attention of residents and passersby. Eyewitnesses said the man had climbed the transformer during the night in a bid to steal high-tension power cables. Unfortunately, he came into direct contact with live wires and was instantly electrocuted.
Shocked residents quickly gathered at the scene, with many expressing concern over the growing spate of vandalism of public infrastructure in the city. Some described the act as both dangerous and reckless, pointing out that the attempt not only cost the man his life but also risked plunging the neighborhood into a prolonged blackout.
Electricity distribution companies in the region have repeatedly warned against the vandalization of power installations, stressing that such criminal acts disrupt electricity supply, increase maintenance costs, and expose offenders to life-threatening dangers.
Local authorities are expected to conduct an investigation into the incident, while arrangements are being made to safely remove the body from the transformer.
