Fallen High Tension Wire Electrocutes Six Worshippers In Lagos Church

By Charles Nwabardi

Six worshipers of El-Adonai Evangenlical Ministry, Abule Egba, Lagos State, have been electrocuted to death.

Their demise was reportedly caused by the falling of a high tension wire on the roof of the church building during service on Sunday.

The incident occurred at 18, Jibiwu Road, Off Agbe Road, U-turn Bus Stop, Abule Egba, Lagos.

Though, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Director, Mrs. Adeseye Margaret, confirmed the incident, she could not ascertain the number of casualties.

According to Margaret, some of the victims were still unconcious as at 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 added