ELECTION 2019 - Man Electrocuted On Electric Pole Trying To Hang Buhari Poster Very High In Jigawa

Electrocuted Jamilu Tukur

Sad news has visited Jigawa State after a man who happens to be a die hard supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling party All Progressive Congress (APC) was on Sunday electrocuted in Jigawa while hanging Buhari poster high on electric pole for the 2019 presidential election.

The incident which took place at Kudai community in Dutse Local Government Area of the State where the ruling party APC has a strong hold.

Mr. Audu Jingiri, the Jigawa police command public relations officer confirmed the incident on Wednesday. He said the deceased name is Jamilu Tukur who is 25 years old.

Mr. Audu said Jamilu climbed an electric pole to tie the banner and in the process was electrocuted right on top of the electric pole.

He was taken to Rashid Shekoni Specialist Hospital Dutse but died immediately on arrival.