According to information reaching our news desk this morning, has it that a thief was found on an electricity pole in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of plateau state. The thief who died of apparent electrocution – had him body hanging from the pole for hours throughout the night before it was discovered by residents, 9NEWS NIGERIA reports.

We also learnt that people in that area have long been suffering from the problem of thieves stealing large amounts of electrical materials before this incident. The incident caused a total blackout in the area.

Emergency officials were called to remove the body of the deceased with their equipment.

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