Suspected electric cable thief electrocuted in Jigawa

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

A resident told DAILY POST that the suspect was allegedly attempting to vandalise an electric cable when power was suddenly restored, resulting in his electrocution.

The resident said the suspect died instantly while carrying out the act.

He said the incident happened at Sintilmawa village along the Ringim-Dutse road, where the suspect was discovered lifeless with his tools.

Police spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday morning.

According to the command, “On 31/07/2026 at about 9:00 a.m., a distress call was received that a body was seen lying motionless along Ringim-Sintilmawa Road.”

He explained that, on receipt of the report, a patrol team from Ringim rushed to the scene and observed burns on both hands, the chest, and the pelvic area of the body.

SP Shiisu said hand gloves, a hacksaw, and some sacks were discovered at the scene, showing that the suspect was electrocuted while trying to vandalise an electric cable.

He said the body was removed to the hospital, where it was confirmed dead by medical doctors.

SP Shiisu said efforts are on to identify the corpse, while the case remains under investigation.

The corpse has been kept at the Ringim General Hospital mortuary.