No fewer than six worshippers were reportedly electrocuted after a high tension electric cable snapped and fell on a church during Sunday service in Lagos.
According to an eyewitness, the incident occured at about 07:34 am at El-Adonai Evegenlical Ministry, 18 Jibiwu Road, Off Agbe Road, U-Turn Bus Stop, Abule Egba, Lagos.
The incident involved, a high tension connecting a Cherubum & Saraphim, Church’s flag pole leading to the electrical shock of about six worshippers, all male adults.
As at the time of filing this report, men of the Agege Fire Station of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending to the incident with a view to secure lives and properties in the area.
Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Adeseye Margaret, who confirmed the incident, said the number of deaths and the identities of victims could not be ascertained.
“The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company has been informed and consequently de-energize power distribution to the environment while rescue operations continue amid youths restiveness and tensed area,” Adeseye stated.