The incident, triggered protests as some youths took to the streets, after Bashir Auwalu, was electrocuted.
The unfortunate incident occurred at No. 842, Naibawa Tsakia Quarters of Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state around 5.30 a.m. on Sunday.
According to an eyewitness, the deceased allegedly stepped on a live cord in front of his house, while easing himself in preparation for his early morning Muslim prayers.
Bashir, who suffered multiple shock, was found dead shortly after the incident by his father, while returning home from a neighbourhood mosque.
According to him, “his death was one of the many trials from the Almighty and it occurred in fulfilment of destiny”.
Assistant General Manager, Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Mukhtar Baffa, while commenting on the incident, described it as unfortunate, adding that, “it might not be unconnected with illegal connection.”
He revealed that KEDCO authority has embarked on public awareness campaign on the danger posed by illegal connection, stressing that the unwholesome practice constitute danger to both life and free flow distribution of power.
In his reaction, the police Image Maker in Kano, ASP Magaji Musa Majia disclosed that the command is not aware of the incident.
"The incident was not reported but we would launch an investigation to establish why what happened occurred and take appropriate measures to forestall re-occurrence", ASP Majia assures.
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