Lagos electrician electrocuted
The police command in Lagos has confirmed the death of a 45-year-old electrician who died while attempting to reconnect electricity cables to a pole.
This was disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday.
He stated that the incident occurred on August 10 at 11:30 a.m. in Shasha.
“The electrician lost his life while reconnecting electricity cables to an electric pole at Shasha.
“When the case was reported, a team of police detectives visited the scene.
“He was rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty,” the spokesperson said.
According to him, the investigation is in progress.
(NAN)
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