Tragedy Strikes Kaduna as Power Surge Kills Three, Including Two Children

On Saturday, March 21, three individuals lost their lives due to a power surge in Manchok, located in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Among the deceased were a two-year-old boy and a ten-year-old girl.

Residents reported that a high-tension cable had fallen onto lower-voltage lines that serve the community, resulting in a dangerous surge of electricity into homes and the surrounding area.

The two-year-old victim was reportedly electrocuted after making contact with a phone charger that was connected to a power source when electricity was restored. Additionally, a ten-year-old girl was also electrocuted while trying to adjust clothing that was hung on an iron pole outside her residence to dry.

The third individual, identified as Rilwanu Musa, who worked as a driver, was electrocuted while ironing his clothes.

Haruja Pius, the secretary of the Kaura Local Government council, confirmed the incident to reporters, expressing deep sorrow over the loss. He called on the affected families to find solace despite the tragedy.

During his visit to the bereaved families at the Primary Healthcare Centre in Manchok, Pius extended the condolences of Sankyai Obadiah, the council chairman.

He stated, “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 grant you the strength to cope with this immeasurable loss.”