Two electricity distribution engineers electrocuted trying to repair faulty transformer cable in Lagos

Spread the love

SHARE THIS

Two staff of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) have been electrocuted to death in the Obalande area of Lagos Island.

The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirming the development, said the case was reported to the Lion Building Division of the command on Saturday at 5.55 p.m. by another member of staff of the EKEDC from Lagos Island.

He further said that the EKEDC worker reported that on Saturday, one of his colleagues, simply identified as Umaru, 51 years old, got electrocuted while digging to locate a faulty transformer cable at the P&T Obalende area.

“In the process, another colleague named Sunday Awaruwa, 48 years old, who tried to rescue the victim, was also electrocuted(agency)./SHARE THIS

ADVERTISEMENTS

*Resourcing our various platforms targeted at emerging sectors – renewable energy, sustainability, innovation, and healthcare – aimed at ensuring the Authority achieves its dual objectives of delivering financial returns and impactful social outcomes.**************************************

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *