EC police open inquest into the death of electrocuted couple
Police have opened inquest dockets, following the death of an Eastern Cape couple, who died from electrocution, as a result of an illegal electrical connection.
It is alleged that on Monday, just before 4pm, Lingomso Cose, 30, and her husband Mphajamise Cose, 34, were hanging out laundry at their Mduma Street home, in Soweto on Sea, when neighbours heard a scream.
Provincial police spokesperson Captain Gerda Swart said it is alleged that the laundry was hung on wire that was illegally connected to a municipal electrical pole.
She confirmed that Kwazakele police are investigating inquest dockets, following the death of the couple.
“Police are urging residents to refrain from illegally connecting electricity, as this can have fatal consequences. Loose electrical wires or cables must not be interfered with, instead, the necessary authorities must be contacted to attend to the loose live wire,” Swart added.
