Electrified Coconut Tree Kills Boy, 13

A 13-year-old boy dropped dead at Abirem in the Eastern region on Monday after urinating beside a coconut tree which had been electrified by its owner, one Mr. Nkansah.

According to Joseph Kwasi Ofosu, a family friend to the deceased boy’s parents, the deceased was asked by Mr. Nkansah’s wife to help her out with some household chores.

In the course of the work, the boy whose name has not been made public decided to ease himself under the said coconut tree, where he was electrocuted and died instantly.

Reports indicates that the suspect believed to be a deacon of the Pentecost Church at Abirem, electrified the coconut tree to deter thieves, but failed to alert his neighbours.

The suspect has been in Police custody assisting with further investigation after the family of the deceased reported the matter to the Police.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue.