A 28-year-old has been electrocuted at Abeka Lapaz New Market after he allegedly tried to break into a container shop.

Speaking to Adom News, an eyewitness said Samuel, who is an errand boy of the shop owner got stuck between two shops when he attempted to steal from one.

"At dawn, the lights were off, so he had the opportunity to carry out his act, however, the light came back midway and electrocuting him to death," he narrated.

With the help of eyewitnesses, the Assemblyman for the area, together with the shop owner removed the dead body.

The police have conveyed the body to the police hospital mortuary.