Sheni, an electrician based in Lagos state, has been electrocuted while fixing some wiring connections at the UNILAG Estate in the Magodo area of Lagos state.
Power restoration leads to tragic death of electrician
The electrician tragically passed away on Thursday, January 2, at about 5:00pm on New Year’s Day.
As reported by The Punch, some residents in the estate were said to have requested Sheni’s service after experiencing a power outage.
Speaking with the press, a resident in the area who pleaded anonymity, said the electrician had mounted the pole and was fixing the wiring connections when the electricity was immediately restored.
The resident said he became motionless and was next seen dangling from the electric pole.
“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.”
Police react as Lagos electrician dies
Meanwhile, the incident was quickly reported at the police station and emergency responders were also alerted.
Confirming this, another resident, identified simply as Dapo said an 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,” Dapo disclosed.
A police source in the community disclosed to the press that moves were ongoing to identify Sheni’s relatives and an investigation into the incident has been launched.
“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.”
As of the time of filing this report, the state police public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, is yet to release an official statement on the incident.
Read more about electrocution here:
Delta: Final year student dies while installing solar panels
Reports disclosed the tragic incident took place near a commercial bank at the Warri Garage Area on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
According to witnesses, the student used an aluminium ladder to climb up to the installation position, which came in contact with high-tension wires connecting a commercial bank.