A Permanent Secretary in the Gombe State Civil Service, Muhammad Yusuf Kulani, along with four other individuals, was electrocuted, while 13 others suffered various degrees of injuries due to a high-voltage electricity surge in the early hours of Saturday.
Naija News understands that Kulani served as the Permanent Secretary at the state’s Ministry of Special Duties and Regional Integration.
Daily Trust quoted neighbours as explaining that the late Kulani was electrocuted while he was opening the gate of his residence, situated in the Tudun Wadan Pantami area of Gombe Metropolis.
At the time of the incident, the deceased was accompanied by his daughter, who fortunately survived but is currently hospitalised.
The permanent secretary and the four other victims have been interred in accordance with Islamic customs.
The Gombe State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that it took place in the Tudun Wadan Pantami area of Gombe Metropolis.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Buhari Abdullahi, indicated that a high-voltage surge from a nearby electricity transformer caused the tragic occurrence.
He further stated that upon receiving the report, officers from the Low-cost Divisional Police Headquarters promptly arrived at the scene to secure the area and transport the victims to the hospital for medical care.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the unfortunate incident claimed the lives of five people, while 13 others sustained various degrees of injuries. The injured victims are currently receiving medical attention at different health facilities in the state,” he said.
DSP Abdullahi assured the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted to ascertain the cause of the surge and ensure accountability where necessary.
“Members of the public are urged to remain calm and cooperate with emergency and investigation teams as efforts are being made to prevent future occurrences,” he said.
In the meantime, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has conveyed profound grief regarding the unfortunate event.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the governor characterised the occurrence as devastating and a significant loss, “not just to the immediate families of those who have passed away, but to the whole of Gombe State.”
“I received with profound sadness the devastating news of the tragic electrocution incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, in Tudun Wadan Pantami, which led to the death of five individuals and left several others injured.
“This heart-wrenching incident, reportedly caused by a high-voltage surge from a nearby electricity transformer, has plunged our state into mourning.
“The demise of Alhaji Yusuf Kulani and others in such a devastating incident is deeply painful. Kulani was a diligent, disciplined, and patriotic officer who served our dear state with integrity and commitment. The loss of such valuable lives, including other promising citizens, is a painful blow not only to their immediate families but to the entire Gombe State.
“Let me assure the affected families and the general public that we will collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure a thorough investigation into the root cause of this tragedy and take all appropriate measures to prevent such heartbreaking incidents from recurring.
“On behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who lost their lives in this tragic event. May Allah grant the souls of the deceased eternal rest in Aljannat Firdaus and give their families the fortitude to bear the huge loss. I also pray for the quick and full recovery of those who sustained injuries,” the governor said.
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