A secondary school leaver in Agbado, Ogun State, Hammed Omotosho, has lost his life while reconnecting the electricity of a building disconnected in the neighbourhood.
Omotosho, 24, was described as a diligent cobbler and a member of Man O’ War, aspiring to enlist in the Nigerian Army.
Some residents of a house on Ishola Street, Abosule, Agbado Crossing, reportedly engaged Omotosho penultimate Saturday night to reconnect their power supply allegedly disconnected by workers of the electricity distribution company serving the area.
He allegedly climbed the pole and was effecting the reconnection when power was suddenly restored.
He was instantly electrocuted and his lifeless body fell to the ground.
The matter was reported to the Agbado Police Division, whose men came to remove his body.
The incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who said the deceased’s family members were not interested in pursuing a case against those who invited Omotosho to reconnect their electricity.
He said the deceased’s corpse had been released to the family for burial according to Islamic rites.
He advised that people should stop illegal reconnections for their own safety.|
