Man Electrocuted in Suspected Cable Theft at Borno Varsity

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The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the death of an unidentified man suspected of attempting to steal electrical cables near a transformer inside Borno State University, Maiduguri.

Police spokesperson ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso said the body was recovered with the support of fire service officials and taken to a hospital for medical examination.

Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, cautioned against such criminal acts, warning that tampering with electrical installations not only endangers lives but also poses serious risks to public safety.

Wadzani Apagu
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Wadzani Apagu is a journalist with over five years working experience in the media business, he is an author and writer with several columns and articles to his name, published in Blueprint, Daily Trust and Naira Land among other news platforms. Mr. Wadzani is a backpack journalist and a public commentator.

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