A suspected cable thief was electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical cables from a power facility in the Lateef Kayode Jakande (LKJ) Gardens, Igando, Lagos, early on Monday morning.
The individual, identified as Sadiq Danjuma, along with an accomplice known as ‘Yahoo,’ scaled the estate’s fence around 2:00 a.m. and began cutting through underground high-voltage cables.
Danjuma entered the Injection Sub-Station within the estate and was electrocuted, suffering severe burns.
Danjuma reportedly pleaded for medical assistance, claiming he would confess if treated. He disclosed that the operation was part of a syndicate’s activities, with a previous cable theft involving the sale of stolen cables to a scrap dealer named Akanji.
This time, the stolen cables were intended for a dealer known as Seriki.
Residents of LKJ Gardens expressed dissatisfaction with the response of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos State Command. They criticized the agency for prioritizing the suspect’s medical treatment over immediate legal action, leading to concerns about the handling of the case.
The estate chairman, Olajide Andu, called for an investigation into the NSCDC’s conduct, emphasizing the need for accountability in addressing such incidents.
