Kaduna Electrocution Tragedy: Toddler, Two Others Killed in Kaura Power Surge

Kaduna Electrocution Tragedy: Toddler, Two Others Killed in Kaura Power Surge

A devastating electrocution incident in Kaduna State has claimed the lives of three persons, including a toddler and a 10-year-old girl, following a sudden power surge in Manchok, Kaura Local Government Area.

The tragic event occurred on Saturday when a high-tension cable reportedly snapped and fell onto low-voltage lines supplying electricity to residential homes. The resulting electricity surge sent dangerous currents into houses and surrounding structures, leading to fatal consequences.

Eyewitness accounts revealed that the surge caused electrical appliances to spark and metal objects to become live, creating a hazardous environment for residents.

One of the victims, a two-year-old boy, was electrocuted after touching a phone charger plugged into a socket at the moment power was restored.

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A 10-year-old girl also died after coming into contact with an iron pole used for drying clothes, which had become electrified during the surge.

The third victim, identified as Rilwanu Musa, a driver, was electrocuted while ironing his clothes at home.

In addition to the fatalities, three other residents sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.

Confirming the incident, the Secretary of the local council, Mr Haruja Pius, described the tragedy as deeply painful and extended condolences to the affected families during a visit to victims at the Primary Healthcare Centre in the community.

He also conveyed sympathies on behalf of the council chairman, Mr Sankyai Obadiah, urging the families to find strength in the face of the loss.

Residents have since raised concerns over electricity infrastructure safety, blaming the incident on poor maintenance and calling for urgent intervention by relevant authorities to prevent future occurrences.

The tragedy has reignited concerns about power line safety in Nigeria, especially in residential areas vulnerable to faulty or fallen cables across Kaduna State.

Kaduna Electrocution Tragedy: Toddler, Two Others Killed in Kaura Power Surge