5 electrocuted, 13 injured during power surge in Gombe

No fewer than five persons have been electrocuted while 13 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the Tudun-Wadan Pantami area of Gombe State.

The Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the incident via a statement issued on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Abdullahi said the incident which occurred in the early hours of Saturday was as a result of a high-voltage surge from a nearby electricity transformer.

Abdullahi stated that upon receiving report, officers from the Low-cost Divisional Police Headquarters promptly visited the scene to secure the area and evacuate the victims to hospital for medical attention.

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The police spokesman said: “Preliminary investigation revealed that the unfortunate incident claimed the lives of five individuals, while 13 others sustained various degrees of injuries.

“The injured victims are currently receiving medical attention at different health facilities within the state.

“The deceased have been deposited at the following morgues: three at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Gombe, one at the State Specialist Hospital and one at Bolari Filin Kwallo Mortuary.”

Abdullahi assured the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted to ascertain the cause of the surge and ensure accountability where necessary.

The Star