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Police Recover Body of Suspected Vandal Electrocuted Near Transformer in Borno

The Borno State Police Command has evacuated the body of a suspected vandal electrocuted while attempting to tamper with a transformer near Borno State University, Maiduguri. Authorities warn against acts of sabotage that endanger lives and public safety.

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The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the evacuation of the body of an unidentified youth who was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to vandalize a transformer close to Borno State University, Maiduguri.

This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Kenneth Daso.

According to the statement, preliminary findings indicated that the victim was fatally electrocuted during an attempt to tamper with electrical installations.

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“The Command, in collaboration with the Borno State Fire Service, has evacuated the body to the hospital for proper medical procedures,” Daso stated.

He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, has strongly warned against acts of vandalism and sabotage, noting that such actions pose grave risks to lives and undermine public safety.

The Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property while urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities around public infrastructure.

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Emergency contact numbers provided by the police include 0806 807 5581 and 0802 347 3293.

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