A yet to be indentified man has been electrocuted to death while climbing a transmission tower in Lugazi municipality.
According to a statement released by the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL), the man suspected to be a vandal was electrocuted while attempting to climb a transmission tower on the Owen Falls–Lugazi Transmission Line in Lugazi.
“The individual is currently suspended on the tower as arrangements are being made for a technical team to safely retrieve the body. The matter has been handed over to the Police for further investigation” the statement read.
UETCL further warned the public against vandalising or attempting to access electricity transmission infrastructure.
“High-voltage installations carry dangerous currents and can result in serious injury or death. We urge the general public to be vigilant and report suspected vandals to the nearest police station. Vandalism not only interrupts the power supply but is also a danger to human life” UETCL warned.
