Olayomi Koiki
LAGOS – A man – said to be an electrician was reportedly electrocuted while fixing some wiring connections in Nigeria’s commercial hub Lagos on New Year’s Day, a local newspaper reported, citing sources.
The deceased – identified as Sheni was electrocuted while fixing some wiring connections at UNILAG Estate in the Magodo area of the southwestern state at about 5 pm on New Year’s Day.
Some residents in the estate were said to have requested Sheni’s service after experiencing a power outage.
The electrician mounted the pole and was fixing the wiring connections when the electricity was immediately restored, a source who pleaded anonymity said.
“He was called to fix some wiring connections and immediately got to work when he arrived. It was while he was fixing it that the light was restored to the high-tension wire. That was how he got electrocuted. We didn’t know until we discovered he was no longer moving. The next thing we saw was how he gradually bent backwards and started to dangle while up there. We also called his name but he did not respond,” the source told the Punch newspaper.
The incident was quickly reported at the police station, and emergency responders were also alerted, a second source – identified as Dapo said.
According to Dapo, anti-crime patrol team, including men from the fire service and Lagos State Ambulance Services, later arrived at the scene.
“Unfortunately, despite efforts to save him, Sheni’s body was eventually lowered to the ground, where he was confirmed dead,” the source said.
The Lagos State Police Command could not be reached for comments, but the newspaper quoted a police source as saying: “We have taken the body to the morgue while efforts are ongoing to identify the deceased’s relatives. Investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.”
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