A tragic incident occurred on Nnamdi Azikiwe Street in Lagos Island, where 24-year-old welder Adedeji was electrocuted while working on a two-story building renovation.
The Lagos State Police confirmed that Adedeji, hired by his brother for the job, contacted a live electrical source on the second floor, resulting in severe burns and a fall to the first floor.
The police were alerted by a complainant, and upon arrival, they found the scene as described.

The police statement read, “A complainant reported at the Adeniji Adele Division that his elder brother has a plaza at Nnamdi Azikiwe Street, Lagos Island, which is under renovation and being supervised. A welder engaged his brother, named Adedeji, aged 24, and while working, Adedeji was electrocuted.

“Upon receiving the report, the DPO led the patrol team and detectives of the division to the scene and discovered it’s a two-storey building under renovation. The victim was on the second floor when the incident happened; his two legs were burnt off, and the burnt body was flung down to the first floor.”

According to the statement, images were taken and Adedeji’s body was sent to Yaba General Hospital, where the doctor on duty verified his death.

“The corpse was deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy. Investigation is ongoing,” Hundeyin added.

Adedeji’s body was taken to Yaba General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
His remains have been preserved for autopsy as the investigation continues.