- Food vendor identified as Lekan dies after electrocution
- Incident happened at UNILAG College of Medicine, Idi-Araba
- Victim was rushed to campus emergency unit but later died
- University confirms incident, police and engineers investigate
A food vendor identified as Lekan has lost his life after being electrocuted at the University of LagosCollege of Medicine campus in Idi-Araba, Lagos State.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday morning, February 15, at the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba, where Lekan was said to have gone to dispose of refuse before stopping to wash his hands.
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According to accounts from the campus, the vendor reportedly came into contact with a metal railing close to a water tap, which resulted in a fatal electric shock. He was said to be alone at the spot when the incident occurred.
A security operative later noticed that something was wrong and raised an alarm, drawing the attention of students and staff members in the area.
The Secretary-General of the UNILAG Students’ Union Government, Joshua Saanumi, confirmed the incident and said immediate efforts were made to save the victim.
A student source disclosed that the incident happened around 10 a.m., adding that some students attempted to resuscitate Lekan before he was rushed to the Accident and Emergency unit within the campus.
“He was not pronounced dead at the scene. He was taken to the A&E and later died there,” the source said.
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command were alerted and later visited both the scene of the incident and the medical facility. Engineers were also deployed to assess the area where the electrocution occurred.
In an official statement signed by the Head of the Communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the university management confirmed the incident and expressed deep sadness over the loss.
“The University of Lagos Management regrets to confirm a fatal electrocution incident at the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba campus,” the statement read.
“The unfortunate incident involved a sales assistant of a food vendor operating within the CMUL premises. The University extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the deceased.”
The management urged members of the public to avoid speculation, noting that investigations by relevant authorities are ongoing, while reaffirming its commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the university community
