Crimes

20-year-old apprentice electrocuted in Lagos

A 20-year-old electrical apprentice, Michael Akinwale, has been electrocuted while working at Trade Fair Complex area of Lagos State.

It was gathered that Akinwale went to Niger Four Plaza at the complex with his boss to fix an electrical fault when he was electrocuted.

A source said when the deceased was working inside the plaza, unknown to him that the plaza generator was allegedly on, he mistakenly held a naked wire from the generator.

It was learned that the electrical apprentice got electrocuted in the process and fell down from where he was working.

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The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident on Monday, July 17, 2023, said one Oguru reported the electrocution to the police at about 12.30 p.m. last Friday.

Hundeyin said Oguru reported that both himself and Akinwale were working at Niger Four Plaza at BBA Trade Fair Complex when the incident occurred.

The police spokesperson stated that the deceased was immediately rushed to the Navy Town Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.

He, however, said a team of policemen was dispatched to the scene, adding that the remains of the victim were later deposited at the mortuary.

Hundeyin stated that an investigation into the incident was ongoing.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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