61-Yr-Old Man Electrocuted In Lagos Flood

THE Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a  61-year-old man who tragically lost his life due to electrocution during heavy rainfall in the state

SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, shared the news on his X account, @benHundeyin, stating that the incident occurred on Wednesday in the Orile-Iganmu area of the state.

“Yesterday, during the downpour in Orile-Iganmu, a 61-year-old man was electrocuted while wading through floodwaters and holding onto a street light pole,” SP Hundeyin stated.

He also urged the public to prioritise safety during such weather conditions.

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