At about 2:00am in the night a man climbed a pole at ilara area of Eredo lcda area of Lagos State with unknown intention but suspected to be vandal and got electrocuted.
In recent news, a dramatic incident in Ilara, Epe, Lagos State, has highlighted the dangers of cable vandalism, which remains a persistent issue in many cities across Nigeria. A cable vandal, caught in the act of tampering with electrical infrastructure, was electrocuted during an attempt to steal wires.
In this particular case, the apprehended cable vandal was not alone. Alongside him were three accomplices who were also involved in the illegal activity. The swift action of local authorities led to their arrest, emphasizing the importance of community vigilance in combating cable theft. The intervention not only prevented further vandalism but also highlighted the need for stronger enforcement of laws against such crimes.
Security operatives in Ilara, Epe, apprehended four suspected cable vandals around 2:00 AM.
One suspect, Innocent Victor, was electrocuted while attempting to cut high-voltage cables.
Residents, who noticed the sudden power outage, were excited to hear that the vandals had been caught
Security operatives in Ilara, Epe, have apprehended four suspected cable vandals who attempted to steal electrical cables in the early hours of today.
One of the suspects, Innocent Victor, was electrocuted while trying to cut high-voltage cables, leaving him with severe injuries.
Lagostrend gathers that the incident occurred around 2:00 AM by ILARA SECURITY force when residents suddenly noticed a power outage. This raised suspicions, prompting local security personnel to investigate.
Upon arrival at the scene, they found Victor severely injured from an electric shock, while his three accomplices attempted to flee. They were immediately apprehended.
A Toyota Camry with registration number BDC 22GX, containing various tools used for the vandalism, was recovered from the suspects.
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Video: A cable vandal was electrocuted and apprehended along with three accomplices in Ilara, Epe Lagos state
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Confirming the arrest, a security officer, said:
“During our patrol, we noticed the power went off suddenly. As we moved closer, we heard a loud noise and saw one of the vandals struggling with electric shock.
His accomplices tried to escape, but we overpowered them and handed them over to the authorities
A resident of Ilara, expressed relief over the arrest, saying:
“For months, we have been suffering from constant power outages due to cable theft. It was frustrating. But when we heard the thieves had been caught, it was exciting news. We hope the law will deal with them properly.”
The suspects have been handed over to the security authority for further investigation.
Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activities to curb further vandalism.
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