According to an eyewitness, one of the victims
was a secondary school teacher who in an
attempt to change the source of electricity to his
residence got himself entangled in one of the
power lines.
"He was burnt and electrocuted instantly and
nobody could get to him nor attempt to rescue
him from the live cables because it would have
been suicidal," he said.
Senior Special Assistant to Benue State
Governor on Public Utilities, Mr. Gadaffi
Asemanya who regretted the death of the victims
also confirmed the incident wondered why they
infringed on the property of PHCN without due
authorization.
"It is actually unfortunate that the three persons
lost their lives but these unfortunate incidents
should serve as warning to all persons who have
made it a habit to always tamper with PHCN
facilities because it is the common practice in
most places today.
"You will recall that just few weeks ago, a 16-
year-old boy was almost roasted by PHCN high
tension cables when he attempted to vandalise
the lines. It took my personal intervention with
the assistance of PHCN staff and security
personnel to rescue him from where he was
trapped.
"We cannot continue in our lawlessness; the
government of the day is doing its best to ensure
that it improves our living condition but
unfortunately some persons have taken it upon
themselves to frustrate these efforts of
government.
"How can anybody in his right senses take an
adventure on PHCN power lines? It is
unthinkable because its suicidal, but people are
doing it for reasons best known to them; and it is
rather unfortunate," Asemanya added.
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