Tragedy struck on Sunday when a Chief
Superintendent of Police (CSP), Lasaka Habila, was electrocuted while cutting branches
from a tree in Abuja.
It was gathered that the unfortunate incident
occurred opposite the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in Garki, Abuja.
A cutlass was seen beside the tree after the
incident. It was purported to have been used by the victim to mow branches from
the tree which were seen littered around the scene.
It is also believed that the victim might have been
electrocuted by a high voltage from the high tension wire close to the tree.
His lifeless body was eventually brought down by
the Search and Rescue team of the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and
later taken to the National Hospital where he was confirmed dead
The Director-General of FEMA, Alhaji Idriss Abbas,
expressed sadness at the tragedy, advising FCT residents to always seek
approval from the FCT Parks and Recreation Department before cutting down any
tree in the city and also not take laws
into their own hands.
He also warned that during the rainy season, most
trees would bloom and come in contact with electricity cables, which may
transmit high currents through the leaves and branches.
Abbas, therefore, warned Abuja residents to avoid
coming in contact with trees planted close to high tension cables and other
electrical instillation to avoid being electrocuted, as one may not know
whether the tree is carrying a live electrical current which could be harmful
to the individual.
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