A man identified as Emeka Chikere lost his life after being electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal a cable from an electric transformer in Obohia Ibere, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State.
The incident occurred on Thursday when Chikere was reportedly tampering with the transformer.
According to a community member, Kelvin Ikechukwu Okorie, the area has been experiencing prolonged power outages.
However, while the suspect was in the process of cutting the cable, electricity supply was unexpectedly restored, resulting in his immediate electrocution.
Residents discovered his lifeless body on Friday as arrangements were being made to transport him to a mortuary.
