There was tragedy at El-Adonai Evangelical Church in Abule-Egba, Lagos, when an electric cable fell on worshippers during service.
Two adults and two teenagers were said
to have been electrocuted in the incident.
Witnesses who do not want their names
mentioned told Daily Trust that the church members were trying to fix the
church’s flag while making way for some officials when they got electrocuted.
The flag’s pole was said to have touched the electrical cable which triggered the shock. The identities of the victims are yet to be verified.
Men of the state Fire Service were
called in to prevent further damage to lives and properties while the officials
of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) were said to have been
contacted.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue
Service, Mrs. Adeseye Margaret, who confirmed the incident, said some of the
victims were unconscious as of press time.
“The Ikeja Electric
Distribution Company has been informed and consequently de-energize power
distribution to the environment while rescue operations continue amid youth
restiveness and tense area,” Adeseye said.
-DailyTrust
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