Tragedy struck on Sunday morning when a high tension electric wire snapped and fell on six worshippers during Sunday church service, killing them.
The identities of the victims could not be ascertained as of press time.
According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred at 07:34 am on El-Adonai Evangelical Ministry, 18 Jibowu Road, off Agbe Road, U-turn Bus Stop, Abule Egba, Lagos.
The incident involved a high tension connecting the Cherum & Saraphim (C&S) Church’s flag pole leading to the electrical shock of about 6 male adults.
Presently, men of the Agege Fire Station of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service went to the scene to see how to secure lives and properties in the area.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Adeseye Margaret, confirmed the incident to Vanguard, but she could not ascertain the number of deaths, saying some of the victims were unsconcious as of press time.
“The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company has been informed and consequently de-energized power distribution to the environment while rescue operations continue amid youths restiveness and tensed area,” Adeseye stated.
