Aba: Artisan electrocuted while working on plaza roof
An artisan, engaged to clear weeds on the roof of a shopping plaza in Abia State, has been electrocuted. The incident happened around the Plaza area of Ehi Road, Aba, on Tuesday evening after torrential rain in the city. The young man, whose identity had not been established at the time of this report, was […] Aba: Artisan electrocuted while working on plaza roof
An artisan was struck by electricity while working on the roof of a shopping plaza in Abia State. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday evening at Ehi Road, Aba, following heavy rain in the city. The young worker, whose name has not been disclosed, slipped on a wet surface and fell, coming into contact with live wires supplying electricity to the building.
The scene at the shopping center on Ehi Road was tense as saddened onlookers mourned the loss of the worker. An unnamed eyewitness reported that the victim uttered a loud cry upon contact with the live wires, despite the power supply being active at the time. In response to the incident, residents gathered at the scene and urged property owners to maintain a safe distance between high-tension wires and residential or commercial areas.
However, the relevant government agencies and the Nigeria Police Force have not yet released any statements regarding the unfortunate event.
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