The body of Rondel Wilson, a 36-year-old taxi driver was found at his residence at Lot 59 Church Street, Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara, in a nearby drain.
It is alleged that Wilson had set up an illegal electrical diversion system in his building, with several live electric wires in proximity. Residents in the area reportedly heard an explosion as the man was tending to the wires at the time of the incident.
His body was found lying motionless in a nearby drain by neighours who summoned the police.
Upon arrival, the police checked the body for marks of violence, but none was found.
Wilson’s body was then escorted to the West Demerara Regional Hospital and pronounced dead. The body was then transported to Ezekiel Mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
Investigations are ongoing.
