Electrician killed by electric shock on New Year’s Day

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One electrian in Lagos State simply identified as Seni has died in the line of duty on New Year’s Day.

Seni was electrocuted in the course of fixing some wiring connections at UNILAG Estate in Magodo area of the State.

Report said the heartbreaking incident happened around 5.00pm and it followed invitation by some residents of the estate to Seni to fix their power problem as they had no electricity.

The late electrician was at work on the electric pole when power was suddenly restored to the area, which electrocuted him and caused his death, sources said.

Responding to alert, a team of police officers and men from the fire service and Lagos State Ambulance Services, later arrived the scene and evacuated his remains.

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