{
  "id": 5336623,
  "title": "VIDEO: IKEDC worker rescued after suffering electric shock on Lagos power pole",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/video-ikedc-worker-rescued-after-suffering-electric-shock-on-lagos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:38:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-ikedc-worker-rescued-after-suffering-electric-shock-on-lagos-power-pole/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An official from Ikeja Electric Plc was rescued after receiving an electric shock while performing repairs on a power pole in Gbagada, Lagos State. The incident took place near the Gbagada Bus Stop, causing panic among passersby and commuters. A video captured the rescue process, showing two colleagues attempting to lower the victim, who was still dangling on the elevated ladder. Despite his head being bent downwards and his lower body restrained, the worker could be seen moving his arms and body while colleagues worked to free him. The video revealed a reassuring voice confirming the technician's survival of the initial shock, stating, \"This is Gbagada Bus Stop. This incident just happened now. Light just shocked the guy; he is a NEPA guy. Now they’re trying to bring him down; he’s not dead.\" Eyewitnesses gathered near the base of the pole as the rescue operation unfolded, with the Ikeja Electric Plc yet to release an official statement regarding the worker's condition.",
  "summary": "An IKEDC worker was rescued after suffering an electric shock on a power pole in Gbagada, Lagos. Watch the viral video of the dramatic rescue. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-ikedc-worker-rescued-after-suffering-electric-shock-on-lagos-power-pole/",
  "key_points": [
    "Ikeja Electric Plc worker rescued after electric shock in Lagos.",
    "Incident occurred near Gbagada Bus Stop, causing panic.",
    "Video shows colleagues attempting to lower the technician."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "VIDEO: IKEDC worker rescued after suffering electric shock on Lagos power pole",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/video-ikedc-worker-rescued-after-suffering-electric-shock-on-lagos-5338861",
        "published": "2026-09-03T13:52:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "IKEDC worker survives electric shock while repairing power pole in Lagos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/ikedc-worker-survives-electric-shock-while-repairing-power-pole-in",
        "published": "2026-09-03T16:04:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}