A young electrician in his early 30s, identified only as Alaye Electricals, has tragically lost his life after being electrocuted while attempting to fix a power issue on a utility pole near Navrongo Secondary School on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
According to eyewitnesses, there was a power outage when the electrician climbed the pole to address the fault. Unfortunately, while he was working, electricity was restored, causing him to be electrocuted instantly.
On March 9, Anupuo, a local reporter, confirmed the incident to Citi News, stating, “There was a problem with the high-tension poles, so he was called to fix it. The power was out when he arrived, but while working, the electricity was restored, leading to his tragic death.”
Reportedly, the body was later retrieved and transported to the War Memorial Hospital mortuary in Navrongo.
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