WORKPLACE NEGLIGENCE: 23-YEAR-OLD APPRENTICE ELECTROCUTED IN IFO, SUSPECTS ARRESTED

 

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the tragic electrocution of Jonathan Emmanuel, a 23-year-old apprentice, at a welding workshop in the Asimolowo area of Ifo.

The incident was reported at Ifo Divisional Police Headquarters on March 6, 2024, at about 1800 hrs by Mr. Emmanuel Brown Abah, the father of the deceased. He stated that he received information from Azeez Salami, a truck driver and the deceased’s master, about his son’s electrocution.

Immediately after receiving the report, police officers was drafted to visit the scene rendering assistance of evacuation to General Hospital, where the attending doctor confirmed the victim as Brought In Dead (B.I.D).

Preliminary investigations revealed that Oladokun Johnson, a welder, was working on a container at his workshop, using a welding machine with an exposed live wire. At the time of the incident, Olaleye Kamaldeen, the owner of an Iveco truck (Reg. No. T 7146 LA, Lagos), had arrived with a mini bus carrying about ten truck rims for offloading.

While Azeez Salami (truck driver), Olaleye Kamaldeen (truck owner), and Jonathan Emmanuel (victim) were rolling the rims towards the truck, one of the rims came into contact with the exposed wire, resulting in the victim’s immediate electrocution.

Following the incident, police operatives recovered the welding machine and exposed wire as exhibits. The welder, truck owner, and driver have been arrested and are currently in custody as investigations continue. The case will be transferred to the SCID for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The Ogun State Police Command strongly advises business owners and artisans to prioritize workplace safety measures to prevent such tragic and avoidable incidents.

CSP Omolola Odutola anipr

Police Public Relations Officer,

Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran Abeokuta