Six worshippers were feared dead after a high tension electric wire suddenly fell on the victims during Sunday church service in the Abule Egba area of Lagos state.
It was gathered that the incident happened around 07:34 am on El-Adonai Evangelical Ministry, 18 Jibiwu Road, off Agbe Road, U-turn Bus Stop, Abule Egba, Lagos.
According to Vanguard, the incident involved, a high tension connecting the Cherubim & Seraphim, C&S, Church’s flag pole leading to the electrical shock of about 6 male adults.
Men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reportedly attended to the incident with a view to secure lives and properties in the area.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Adeseye Margaret, who confirmed the incident could however not ascertained the number of death, saying some of the victims were unconscious as of press time.
“The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company has been informed and consequently de-energize power distribution to the environment while rescue operations continue amid youths restiveness and tensed area,” Adeseye stated.
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