The Lagos State Police Command reported that a 61-year-old man lost his life due to electrocution during a flood.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this sad event in a message posted on his X handle @benHundeyin on Thursday.
He explained that the tragedy happened on Wednesday while it was raining heavily in Orile-Iganmu.
“During the heavy rain yesterday in Orile-Iganmu, a 61-year-old man was walking through the flood. He touched a street light pole and, unfortunately, got electrocuted,” the spokesperson said.
Hundeyin advised everyone to stay safe.