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St Augustine Primary School pupil electrocuted to death after touching ESCOM wire

A standard 2 learner at St Augustine Primary School in Mangochi is reported dead after being electrocuted by ESCOM wire.

Mangochi police spokesperson Rodrick Maida confirmed of the development in an interview with Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) and identified the deceased as Steven Wisikesi.

According Maida, the boy met his fate as he was playing in stagnant water near the school.

He said the boy touched an ESCOM live powerline that anchored a pole and instantly he was electrocuted to death.

Postmortem conducted at Mangochi District Hospital revealed that death was due to electric shock.

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Robert Ngwira
Robert Ngwira
Attended Our Future Private Secondary School in Rumphi from 2006-2009 Holder of Diploma in Journalism from Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ) Hobbies, reading newspapers, going out with friends, listening to radio and watching football. Email: info@faceofmalawi.com

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