Illegal Connection: Man Dies Connecting Electricity Wires

One of the technicians working for Power Holding Company, Ikorodu unit met his death while trying to connect electricity for some customers.

The incident happened a few minutes past eight at Lagos Road, Ikorodu.

According to an eye witness account, the man was said to have climbed the electricity pole without his gloves and while trying to connect the cable together, power returned to the cable and he was electrocuted right from the top till his head hit ground.

One of the PHCN who spoke to us on anonymity said the job he came for their is illegal and has nothing to do with official matter.

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