A 61-year-old man tragically lost his life after being electrocuted while wading through floodwaters in Lagos. The incident occurred on Wednesday during heavy rainfall in the Orile-Iganmu area.
Lagos Police Command spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the unfortunate event in a post on his X account, @benHundeyin, on Thursday. Hundeyin explained that the man, whose identity remains unknown, came into contact with a street light pole while navigating the flood, leading to his electrocution.
“During the rain yesterday in Orile-Iganmu, a 61-year-old man, while wading through the floods, held on to a street light pole and sadly got electrocuted,” the police spokesperson reported.
Hundeyin also urged the public to prioritize their safety during such hazardous conditions, emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant and cautious in flood-prone areas.
