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Another transformer vandal burnt alive in Calabar

Another transformer vandal burnt alive in Calabar
**Naija News: Another Transformer Vandal Meets a Fiery End in Calabar** In Calabar, Cross River State, a young man is reportedly dead after being set ablaze by an angry mob for allegedly vandalizing a transformer. This incident is the second of its kind in the same neighborhood within a month. On February 10, another unidentified man met a similar fate, and now, just a month later, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, a group of people, including members of a local vigilante team, apprehended the suspect and burnt him to death. This happened at about 6:30 a.m. on Palm Street by Target Junction in Calabar. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, the police were informed of the incident and dispatched a team to the scene, where they found the burnt corpse in front of the transformer. The police recovered some items suspected to be vandalized materials, including an old electricity meter box, a piece of copper wire, and electric cables. The Cross River State Police Command has warned against mob action and jungle justice, emphasizing that such actions are not only unacceptable but also against the law. The command advises members of the public to hand over suspects to the police for proper investigation and prosecution rather than taking the law into their own hands. The increasing cases of transformer vandalism and the subsequent mob action have raised concerns about the safety of lives and property in Calabar. The police are urging residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
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