A yet-to-be identified Lagosian lost his life to electrocution while trying to steal cables from a transformer at the Isale-Agbede in the Lagos Island area.
A video seen by newsmen on Friday showed the body of the man trapped between two transformers while about three long cables were also seen at the incident scene.
The incident was said to have happened just a few days after new cables were put on the transformer to replace the old cables which were stolen by suspected louts in the area.
A tweep identified only as Teewhy, who posted the video, noted that residents of the area often thought the victim was an official of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company.
He said, “The guy here tried to steal a cable from a transformer panel but unfortunately ‘NEPA’ restored light and he was electrocuted. It happened somewhere around Lagos Island. Most people thought it was “NEPA’ officials that do come and steal them.’’
Efforts to reach the spokesperson for the EKEDC, Felix Ofulue, were futile as his mobile indicated that it was switched off at the time the report was filed.
Contacted, the state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, saying the man had yet to be identified.
Hundeyin stated, “We are aware of the incident but the man has yet to be identified. The investigation is also ongoing.’’
