Crimes

Man electrocuted during rain in Lagos

A yet-to-be identified 61-year-old man has lost his life after being electrocuted during the rain in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos State.

The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Hundeyin disclosed that the man was electrocuted during downpour on Wednesday, July 3.

Flood submerges houses, roads in Lagos

“During the rain yesterday (Wednesday) in Orile-Iganmu, a 61-year old man, while wading through the floods, held on to a street light pole and sadly got electrocuted,” he wrote on X.

The police spokesman further urged the public to always stay safe.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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