A 26-year-old electrician, Humble Paul has met his untimely death when he was called upon to reconnect disconnected electric cables.
But luck ran out on him when power was restored while he was on the electric pole working.
The incident occurred Sunday evening, March 28, at Ede Ai-agbenu community in Okpoga, Benue state.
Humble was called upon by persons whom by power officials had disconnected their light over non payment of bills.
He was offered the sum of N400 for the job.
But luck ran out on him when power was restored while he was on the electric pole working.
It was gathered that the electrician had climbed the pole without hand gloves or any protective jackets. He died instantly.
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