On Saturday, October 14, an electric transformer explosion in the Gada Biu community of Plateau state’s Jos North Local Government Area left a number of people feared dead.
The incident reportedly took place around three in the morning. Additionally, some local homes and businesses were destroyed on Saturday. Residents claimed that the transformer had exploded and started fires in nearby buildings and stores, which caused the victims to perish. The incident was confirmed by several local sources to newsmen in Jos on Saturday.
Around three in the morning, residents of the Gada Biu community’s Kabong village awoke. m. to lament the passing of four people.
Due to an explosion of an electric transformer nearby, they died from electrocution. I am aware that there are still some people missing after being trapped in the fire and unable to escape. he declared.
When contacted about the fire incident, Alabo Alfred, the Plateau State Police Command’s spokesman, said they were aware of it and that an investigation had started to determine what had happened.
We are aware, yes.
As a result of their injuries, some other people were also taken to the hospital.
We have therefore sent our men and officers to the area to investigate the incident.
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