Suspected electric cable thief  electrocuted in Jigawa

A suspected electrical cablegram vandal was electrocuted on Saturday in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

A nonmigratory told DAILY POST that the fishy was allegedly attempting to vandalise an electrical cablegram erstwhile powerfulness was abruptly restored, resulting successful his electrocution.

The nonmigratory said the fishy died instantly portion carrying retired the act.

He said the incidental happened astatine Sintilmawa colony on the Ringim-Dutse road, wherever the fishy was discovered lifeless with his tools.

Police spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the incidental successful a connection issued to newsmen on Sunday morning.

According to the command, “On 31/07/2026 astatine astir 9:00 a.m., a distress telephone was received that a assemblage was seen lying motionless on Ringim-Sintilmawa Road.”

He explained that, connected receipt of the report, a patrol squad from Ringim rushed to the country and observed burns connected some hands, the chest, and the pelvic country of the body.

SP Shiisu said manus gloves, a hacksaw, and immoderate sacks were discovered astatine the scen...