A 100-level student of Taraba State Polytechnic, Iorhee Saanmoyol Paul, is facing a life altering challenge after surviving a tragic electrocution that resulted in the amputation of both hands, Peak Newspaper Nigeria reports.
The incident occurred in Jalingo, the state capital, on May 21, 2025, near the polytechnic gate along Roadblock to ATC Road.
The student was electrocuted while hoisting a flag for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The metal handle of the flagpole accidentally came into contact with a high tension electric wire, causing a severe electric shock.
He was rushed to Gilead Hospital, in Jalingo, for emergency treatment before being referred to the National Orthopedic Hospital located within the Taraba State Specialist Hospital due to the extent of his injuries.
After 28 days of intensive care, doctors performed a double amputation on June 19, 2025, in a bid to save his life.
