In Udianga Enem, Akwa Ibom State, a man suspected of attempting to steal cables from an electric pole died after the pole collapsed.
The deceased, identified as Ulim Amos Udo, was known to be a notorious cultist involved in theft and robbery.
He was attempting to vandalize the power infrastructure at around 2 a.m., but due to recent heavy rains, the ground was soft, causing the pole to collapse with him on top of it.
He suffered critical injuries, and despite being rushed to a traditional bone-setter for treatment, he passed away and was buried.
The incident has prompted concerns about the safety and security of electricity facilities in the area, as residents called on security agencies to help protect the village and its infrastructure from such incidents.
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