Tension as electric cable falls on Lagos Church, electrocutes worshippers
Tension as electric cable falls on Lagos Church, electrocutes worshippers | The Informant247
No fewer than six worshippers have been reportedly electrocuted during Sunday service at El-Adonai Evangelical Church in Abule-Egba, Lagos.
According to a source, the church members were trying to fix the Cherubim & Seraphim church’s flag when a high tension electric wire suddenly snapped and fell on the church’s flag pole.
Although the identities of the victims are yet to be verified, Lagos State Fire Service who were called in to prevent further damage to lives and property confirmed the incident.
According to Daily Trust, the flag’s pole was said to have touched the electrical cable which triggered the shock.
Lagos State Fire Service was called in to prevent further damage to lives and property while officials of Ikeja Electric (IE) were said to have been contacted.
Confirming the incident, Director, Lagos State Fire, and Rescue Service, Mrs. Adeseye Margaret said some of the victims were unconscious as of press time.
“The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company has been informed and consequently de-energised power distribution to the environment while rescue operations continue amid youth restiveness and tense area,” Adeseye said.
