{
  "id": 5338861,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:52:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-ikedc-worker-rescued-after-suffering-electric-shock-on-lagos-power-pole/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Ikeja Electric Plc worker suffered an electric shock while repairing a power pole in Gbagada, Lagos. The incident occurred at the Gbagada Bus Stop, causing panic among onlookers and commuters. A video showing the rescue operation went viral on social media. Two fellow IKEDC field workers were seen struggling to lower the victim, who appeared stuck on the ladder with his head facing downwards. Despite the seemingly critical situation, the victim could be heard moving his arms and body. A bystander confirmed the incident, reassuring the anxious crowd that the technician survived the initial shock. The exact medical condition of the worker remained unconfirmed at the scene. The Ikeja Electric Plc has not released an official statement on the worker's condition, and calls to their official lines were not returned as of the time of filing this report.",
  "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/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-03T13:38:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
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  "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."
}