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High-tension cable kills pregnant woman, NDLEA officer, 4 others in Rivers
A devastating incident struck the Okrika community in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State in the early hours of Monday, as a high-tension power cable snapped, killing at least six people.
The tragedy, which occurred at approximately 1:12 a.m., claimed the lives of several residents, including a pregnant woman and a staff member of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
According to eyewitnesses, the live cable fell onto a residential building, sparking an inferno that quickly engulfed the structure. In addition to the lives lost, the fire destroyed the building and properties estimated to be worth millions of naira.
The Okrika community has been thrown into mourning, with grieving families and residents calling for urgent action from relevant authorities, including the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC), to investigate the incident and prevent future occurrences.
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