MINNA: 2 electrocuted, 10 others injured

Tragedy struck in the Angwan Biri area in Minna, Niger State, when power surge that resulted from contact between 33KV line and a distribution line in the area, led to the electrocution of two people and injuring 10 others, as 49 houses were affected.

Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer, Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), said; “We have gone to the area to carry out assessment, and we can confirm that two persons died, while about 10 others were injured and that 49 houses were affected.”

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Mallam Ahmed Shekarau, the Head of Public Relations and Media of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) also confirmed the incident, revealing that a fact-finding team is currently investigating the remote and immediate causes of the electrocution.

Mallam Shekarau said; “the management of the company expressed deep sympathy to the family of the two deceased and three persons receiving treatment in the hospital.”

 

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