|
Identifier |
IBD033747 |
|
Title |
Awaiting Inmates, Akwa Ibom |
|
Description |
An explosion from a faulty transformer reportedly killed two inmates awaiting trial at a Custodian Centre. It also injured two others. It was reported that the high-voltage wire snapped and dropped directly on a portion of the custodian facility, causing electrocution and fire. |
|
Start date |
2025-11-13 |
|
End date |
2025-11-13 |
|
Duration |
1 Day(s) |
|
Place |
Akwa Ibom State Custodian Centre, Uyo |
|
Number of death(s) |
2 |
|
Number of death(s) according to police |
NaN |
|
Number of death(s) according to press |
2 |
|
Causes of violence |
other accident |
|
Sources of information |
The Punch
(2 )
, Other newspaper 2
(2 )
, Nigerian Tribune
(2 )
|
|
LGA |
Uyo |
