Ogun Police Arrest Three Over Electrocution Of 23-Year-Old Apprentice

The trio now in Police custody are the welder, Oladokun Johnson; truck driver, Azeez Salami and truck owner, Olaleye Kamaldeen,

Information available indicated that Mr Abah Emmanuel, father of the late Emmanuel, reported the tragic incident to Ifo Divisional Police Headquarters on Thursday, March 6 2024 at about 6 pm.

According to Abah, he got information from Salami, the truck driver and the deceased’s Master, about his son’s electrocution.

Spokesman for the State Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola said in a statement made available to journalists on Friday, that immediately after receiving the report, police officers were drafted to visit the scene.

He said the Police offered assistance in evacuating the body to the General Hospital, where the doctor on duty confirmed the victim as Brought In Dead (BID).

CSP Odutola said; “Preliminary investigation revealed that Oladokun Johnson, a welder, was working on a container at his workshop, using a welding machine with an exposed live wire.

“At the time of the incident, Olaleye Kamaldeen, the owner of an Iveco truck (Reg. No. T 7146 LA, Lagos), had arrived with a minibus carrying about ten truck rims for offloading.

“While Azeez Salami (truck driver), Olaleye Kamaldeen (truck owner), and Jonathan Emmanuel (victim) were rolling the rims towards the truck, one of the rims came into contact with the exposed wire, resulting in the victim’s immediate electrocution”.

“Following the incident, police operatives recovered the welding machine and exposed wire as exhibits.

“The welder, truck owner, and driver have been arrested and are currently in custody as investigations continue. The case will be transferred to the SCID for further investigation and possible prosecution”.

Meanwhile, the Command has strongly urged business owners and artisans to prioritize workplace safety measures to prevent such tragic and avoidable incidents.