A middle-aged man, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was electrocuted early Tuesday while attempting to vandalize a transformer and cables owned by the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred opposite Queens Hotel in Ankpa Ward, Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. Residents discovered the man’s lifeless … Read more
Electrical Worker Electrocuted in Jos During Repair Work. Identified as Friday, he was fixing a fault when power was suddenly restore. Despite prompt response to faults, JEDC’s PR officer couldn’t be reached for comment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an employee of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company, (JEDC) has been electrocuted while carrying out repairs in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a family of four in the Dinyavo area of Jalingo, Taraba State, have been electrocuted. The incident, which reportedly happened around 11 am., yesterday, has left residents of the area in sorrow. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady Pushed Out Of Vehicle Dies In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Signage and Advertising Agency, RSSAA, sealed the premises of a new generation church at Rumuosi Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state over the electrocution of five youths on Monday. It was gathered that the church owned the metal structure that caused electrocution of the five youths. … Read more
A widow and her son in the Eruemukohwarien community of Delta State have been electrocuted by a high-tension cable. The incident occurred when the cable snapped on the roof of a market stall, resulting in a fatal electric shock as the widow tried to save her son. Eyewitnesses reported the tragic event. EKO HOT … Read more
A 55 year old woman and her daughter who plied their trade in mettalic stall under a high tension line have died of electrocution following a power snap. The incident happened at St Peter Clavers Junction, Nnewichi, Nnewi, Anambra state. The management of Enugu Electrical Distribution Company (EEDC) announced the incident in a statement. The … Read more