Eight individuals, including a senior government official, tragically lost their lives due to an electrocution incident in the Tudun Wada Pantami area of Gombe metropolis, Gombe State.
The incident occurred on Friday night when power was restored to the area.
Witnesses reported that the initial weak power surge escalated into a strong surge, causing a high-tension wire to break and electrocute anyone in proximity.
Among the deceased was Mohammed Yusuf Kulani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Duties.
The Gombe State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that five individuals died instantly at the scene, while three others succumbed to their injuries at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Buhari Abdullahi, expressed regret over the incident and emphasized the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents.
He stated, “The Gombe State Police Command regrets to confirm a tragic incident of electrocution that occurred in the early hours of Saturday June 14, 2025, in the Tudun-Wada Pantami area of Gombe Metropolis, resulting from a high-voltage surge from a nearby electricity transformer.”
The state Head of Civil Service, Ahmed Kasimu Abdullahi, also confirmed the death of the permanent secretary and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
