File photo: Electrocuted suspect
A 45-year-old electrician has been electrocuted while attempting to reconnect electricity cables to a pole in the Shasha area of Lagos State.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident via a statement issued on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Hundeyin disclosed that the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on August 10.
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Hundeyin stated: “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 police spokesman added that an investigation into the electrocution was ongoing.
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