NERC records 112 electricity-related deaths

Vandalism and wire snaps have been identified as major causes of electricity-related fatalities in Nigeria, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.

In its quarterly reports, NERC disclosed that 112 deaths were recorded in 2024, a slight decline of 2.6 per cent compared to 115 deaths reported in 2023.

Despite this reduction, the data shows that incidents related to vandalism continue to pose a significant threat to both…