Nigeria, June 15 -- Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic electrocution incident that claimed five lives.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Misilli.

According to Mr Misilli, the incident occurred in Tudun Wadan Pantami, Gombe metropolis, and was reportedly caused by a high-voltage surge from a nearby electricity transformer.

The incident, which happened in the early hours of Saturday, was reportedly triggered by a power surge from an electricity transformer in the area.

Local sources said the surge spread through connected power lines, electrocuting residents.

Among the victims was Muhammad Kulani, the permanent secretary in t...