- The distraught father said her daughter’s death had left him in severe pain as she meant so much to him.
A two-year-old girl (identity undisclosed) has been electrocuted in Lagos State.
The infant died from electrocution after touching a naked wire connected to her neighbour’s house.
The tragedy occurred on January 2, at about 11:30 am in the Langbasa area of the State.
The deceased’s father, Mudashiru, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday.
The distraught father said her daughter’s death had left him in severe pain as she meant so much to him.
“It is indeed a sad incident that my daughter passed on suddenly. My daughter was electrocuted because she touched a wire connected to my neighbour’s gate. The name of my neighbour is Michael. Her death is such a painful one that I do not wish for my enemy because she was the greatest part of my life,” Punch quoted him as saying.
He added that she was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty and that her body has been deposited in the mortuary.
“She was rushed to a hospital in Addo Road but she was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty. Her body has been deposited in the mortuary. I wish my daughter peace because I will miss her.”
A neighbour of the deceased’s family who spoke in confidence said that although the residents were usually advised to cover all exposed wires in their homes, the young child was unaware of the wire.
“She was just a small girl who probably did not know that what she touched was a naked wire. People here have been warned to always cover any wire they have in their houses especially when they have small children living there.
“This small girl would not have died if the proper thing was done. I can only console her parents because the deed has been done but what I will advise people on the street is that they should cover the exposed wires they know are connected to electricity so that such occurrence does not repeat itself.”
The state command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, also confirmed the incident.
“The situation has been reported and the investigation is ongoing. New developments about the issue will be communicated.
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