Gombe: Five dead, 13 injured after transformer surge hits Pantami community

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10 months ago

June 14, 2025

A powerful electric surge from a transformer in the Tudun-Wadan Pantami area of Gombe metropolis has caused the lives of five residents and left 13 others.

In the early hours of Saturday, the Gombe State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi.

According to DSP Abdullahi, the fatal surge came from a nearby electricity transformer, shocking residents as they began their day.

He said officers from the Low-cost Divisional Police Headquarters quickly responded to secure the area and ensure victims were taken to hospitals.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the unfortunate incident claimed the lives of five individuals, while thirteen others sustained various degrees of injuries,” he stated.

He explained that the injured victims were receiving treatment in different health facilities across the state.

“The deceased have been deposited at the following morgues: three at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Gombe, one at the State Specialist Hospital and one at Bolari Filin Kwallo Mortuary,” he added.

On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Bello Yahaya, Mr Abdullahi extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and wished the injured a swift and full recovery.

He assured residents that the police would do everything possible to unravel the cause of the power surge.

“He assured the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted to ascertain the cause of the surge and ensure accountability where necessary,” the statement read.

Investigation into the cause of the surge has begun as the police call for calm.

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Abuja hotel collapse: Wike orders arrest of owner, to convert land to public use

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3 days ago

April 7, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a multi-story hotel that collapsed in Jikwoyi, Abuja last Friday, April 4 and announced that the land would be seized for public use.

LIB had reported that the building crumbled while workers were on site, triggering an emergency response from relevant authorities.

Visiting the site today April 7, Wike said the building was constructed without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control and that all the stop-work notices sent to the builders were ignored by the developer.

Wike confirmed that while there were no fatalities, several people sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. He warned that the outcome could have been far worse.

Announcing the government’s plans for the land, Wike said the FCT Administration will take over the land for public use, noting that those responsible for the illegal construction will face prosecution in accordance with the law.

He added that the local community would be consulted to determine a suitable public-purpose project for the reclaimed site.

Ex-INEC Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega Loses Wife

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5 days ago

April 5, 2026

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Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Attahiru Jega, has passed away.

Her family confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, announcing that her Janaiza prayer would be held after the Zuhr prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the National Mosque Abuja.