Unilag food vendor electrocuted to death

A food vendor, identified as Lekan, has been electrocuted to de@th at the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba campus of the University of Lagos. 

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday morning, Feb. 15. 

Lekan was said to have gone to dispose of refuse before stopping to wash his hands. 

Sadly, he reportedly came into contact with a metal railing close to a tap and was electrocuted. 

The vendor was alone at the location when the incident happened. A security operative later noticed something was amiss and raised an alarm, attracting people to the scene. 

The Secretary-General of the UNILAG Students’ Union Government, Joshua Saanumi, confirmed the incident, adding that immediate efforts were made to save the victim. 

The student source disclosed that the incident occurred around 10 a.m., noting that some students attempted resuscitation before Lekan was rushed to the Accident and Emergency unit within the campus. 

“He was not pronounced de@d at the scene. He was taken to the A&E and later d!ed there,” the source said. 

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command were alerted and subsequently visited both the scene of the incident and the medical facility. Engineers were also deployed to assess the area where the electrocution occurred. 

In an official statement signed by the Head of the Communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the University management confirmed the incident and expressed deep sorrow over the loss. 

“The University of Lagos Management regrets to confirm a fatal electrocution incident at the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba campus,” the statement read. 

“The unfortunate incident involved a sales assistant of a food vendor operating within the CMUL premises. The University extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of the deceased,” the statement added. 

The management urged members of the public to avoid speculation, noting that investigations by relevant authorities were ongoing, while reaffirming its commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the university community.