From Maryam Aminu, Kaduna
Three persons, including a toddler and a 10-year-old, died with three others injured after a power surge hit Manchok, in Kaura LGA of Kaduna state.
The tragedy occurred on Saturday when a high-tension cable reportedly fell on lower-voltage lines supplying residential houses, causing an electrical surge into homes.
One of the victims, a two-year-old boy, was reportedly electrocuted after touching a phone charger plugged into a socket when power was restored.
A 10-year-old girl was also electrocuted while attempting to dry clothes on an metal pole outside her house.
The third victim, Rilwanu Musa, a driver, was reportedly electrocuted while ironing his clothes.
Haruja Pius, secretary, Kaura LG council, confirmed the incident and urged the bereaved families to accept the tragedy in good faith.
Pius, who condoled with the families at the Primary Healthcare Centre, Manchok, conveyed the condolences of Sankyai Obadiah, the council chairman.
“This kind of loss is hard to bear. You are with your child, healthy and sound and the next minute he is gone.
“May God give them the strength to bear this immeasurable loss,” he said.
