There was confusion at Eyaen Primary School in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State on Thursday following the electrocution of one of the pupils, named Benedict Sanny.
He was reportedly electrocuted by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, (BEDC) naked life wire.
It was gathered that the naked cable was down for over 48 hours without prompt attention by the company to rectify it.
It was also learnt that the deceased pupil stepped on it unknowingly thereby resulting in his death.
The situation, however, led to serious protest by the residents of the area which led to a heavy traffic jam in the area.
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The Head of Communication, BEDC, Mr. Adekunle Tayo, who confirmed the incident said: “we are yet to get full details of the accident from our field officers.
“As soon as we get the reports, we will commence full scale investigation”.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nwanbuzor Chidi, said the Command has deployed officers and men to the area to forestall possible breakdown of law and order.
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