The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspected transformer vandal found unconscious with various degrees of burns who allegedly vandalized a transformer along Ogbaike Road, Obollo-Afor, Udenu Local Government Area.
In a press statement released by the Police Public Relations officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe states that on Monday, 17th of August 2026, a young man identified as Nnaji Chidiebere, in the process of vandalizing the transformer, was electrocuted.
“His arrest followed credible information from community members that he had been discovered at about 2:20 p.m., trapped inside the transformer while allegedly attempting to vandalize it.”
“Upon receiving the information, operatives of the Command attached to Udenu Police Division promptly mobilized to the scene, found the suspect unconscious with various degrees of burns. He was immediately evacuated to a nearby hospital, where he was resuscitated and subsequently referred to a specialist hospital for further treatment.”
“Upon regaining consciousness, the suspect identified himself as Nnaji Chidiebere and stated that he had been alone at the scene.”
“Preliminary investigation, however, has linked him to transformer vandalism in the area. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of his activities, identify possible accomplices, and facilitate his prosecution.”
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, PSC, mspsp, SMICM, commended the community members for their prompt intervention and information, which enabled the Police to respond swiftly, rescue, and arrest the suspect. He reiterated the Command’s firm commitment to protecting critical public infrastructure and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.”
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