Teenager Electrocuted While Working At Lagos State Construction Site

August 10th, 2024



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“A tragic incident occurred at a construction site on Church Street, Alagbado, resulting in the electrocution of a 17-year-old boy.

According to the Lagos State Police Command, the boy’s mother reported the incident at the Agbado Police Division on August 2, after receiving a distressing phone call from her younger brother.

The boy had been assisting his step-father, a welder, with building scaffolding at the site when the accident happened. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, which is currently under investigation.”

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SP Benjamin Hundeyin said;

“In the process of work, the boy stepped on life wire that was carelessly connected from an electric pole and he died on the spot.”

“He was rushed to the hospital and was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”

“The scene was visited by a team of detectives from the division.”

“The corpse has been removed from the scene.”

“However, no mark of violence was seen.”

“The step father has been brought to the station for questioning. Investigation is ongoing”



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