The Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command, has detained for prosecution three individuals in connection with the electrocution of Jonathan Emmanuel, a 23-year-old apprentice.
The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola confirmed the incident in a statement released on Friday in Abeokuta, said the incident occurred at a welding workshop in the Asimolowo area of Ifo of the state.
She said the case was reported to the Ifo Divisional Police Headquarters on March 6 by the deceased’s father, Emmanuel Abah.
“The deceased’s father reported that he received information about the incident from Azeez Salami, a truck driver and the late apprentence’s master,” she said.
The spokesperson stated that upon receiving the report, the police dispatched officers to the scene and evacuated the body to the nearest general hospital.
“However, the attending doctor confirmed the victim as Brought In Dead (B.I.D.),” she added.
She further explained that a preliminary investigation revealed that a welder, had been working on a container at his workshop using an exposed live wire.
“At the time of the incident, the owner of an Iveco truck (Reg. No. T 7146 LA, Lagos), had arrived with a mini bus carrying about ten truck rims for offloading.
“While two loaders , and late Jonathan were rolling the rims towards the truck, one of the rims came into contact with the exposed wire, resulting in the victim’s electrocution,
“Following the incident, the police operatives recovered the welding machine and exposed wire as exhibits,” she said.
She said the welder, truck owner, and driver had been detained as investigations continued.
“The Ogun state police command strongly advises business owners and artisans to prioritise workplace safety measures to prevent such tragic and avoidable incidents,” she said.
