Two persons have been electrocuted during an attempt to steal solar streetlights at Ogobiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
electrocuted,” the eyewitness said.
He said one of the thieves was severely burnt and died instantly, while the other one could not be recognized as he was burnt to ashes
According to him, the ashes were still at the scene of the incident at about 11:30 am; it had the form of a human being.
The other body was taken away to the mortuary while the fallen streetlight poles were still lined up beside the road.
It was gathered that stealing of streetlights was rampant in the area and that the incident would help reduce the growing crime.
When contacted for comments, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Bayelsa State Police Command, Mr Musa Mohammed, said he was yet to receive the report.
“I have not received the report,” he told our correspondent.