Man electrocuted during illegal connection in Ondo

A man identified as Mayomi Origbemisuyi has lost his life in Ondo State after he was electrocuted while connecting wire on an electric pole.

The victim was said to be making an illegal connection when he met his untimely death.

The incident occurred in Akungba Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state with residents of the area in shock over the incident.

The incident was said to have happened a few meters from the office of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, in the community.

According to an eyewitness, members of the community rushed to the scene to catch a glimpse of the incident.

The eyewitness, who gave her name simply as Bola said the body was deposited in the morgue after the incident was reported at a police station in the town.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the police command in the state, DSP Funmilayo Odunlami stated that the deceased was not mentally stable.

She added that investigation had commenced into the incident.