Suspected Vandal in Security Uniform Electrocuted in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

A suspected power facility vandal has been electrocuted to death in Awka, Anambra State.

The suspect, dressed in security uniform was said to had attempted tampering with the facility when heavy explosion was recorded at a transformer substation within the area, resulting to his death.

Confirming the incident, Head of Communications, FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (FPEDL), Izunna Okafor said operatives of the State Police Command had since been contacted and had evacuated the corpse from the scene, while investigation had commenced.

He appealed to residents and community leaders to be vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities around electricity installations in their vicinity.

He said, “The unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Ogechukwu Street, Awka.

“Heavy explosion was recorded at a transformer substation within the area as a result of the incident, resulting in the death of the suspect, who had tried to tamper with facility.

“The explosion was as a result of unlawful tampering with FirstPower’s electricity network infrastructure by a suspected vandal dressed in security uniform.

“The yet-to-be-identified individual was immediately electrocuted in the process.

“The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have been contacted and have since evacuated the corpse from the scene, and commenced further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“FPEDL also uses this medium to once again appeal to residents and community leaders to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities around electricity installations in their vicinity to FirstPower.

“Protecting power infrastructure is a collective responsibility, and community cooperation remains vital in safeguarding assets meant to serve the public good.

“FirstPower remains committed to delivering safe, efficient, and improved electricity services to our customers.

“We will continue to work closely with security agencies and stakeholders to curb vandalism and ensure adequate protection of our network facilities.”