This is a painful time for the Madu family in Portharcourt as they just buried their father and daughter. The man identified as Emmanuel Azubuike Madu, 59 and his daughter, Chikaosoro Blessing Madu, 24 who died after they were electrocuted in Port Harcourt were laid to rest on Friday 9th February, 2018 in Isiochi, Abia state.
According to the report shared by one Chidera Chukwudi on social media, the sad incident took place on the 27th of January, 2018 and it was reported that the duo was burnt beyond recognition.
Facebook friends of the lady were in disbelief at the time the report emerged on social media. A lot of her friends claimed it could not be true as Blessing was a jovial lady that was loved by all. And some people said it shouldn’t be that kind of lady that should die on the same day with her father.
Widow Electrocuted In Ebonyi State
The schoolgirl named as Le Thi Xoan, aged 14, was found unconscious by her parents and rushed to a local hospital; however, doctors were unable to revive her and pronounced her dead. Medics also confirmed electrocution as the cause of death. According to investigators, the police believe the girl had plugged her Apple device in to charge and laid the iPhone 6 on her bed like she did every night. They said the tragedy likely struck as she slept and rolled onto the iPhone’s charging cable, which had tears in it and which electrocuted her with the current.