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IKEDC worker survives electric shock while repairing power pole in Lagos
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Sunday Dennis , as published by Daily Post Nigeria
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The technician was on a ladder attached to a power pole when the incident occurred, leaving them trapped and unresponsive. A worker for Ikeja Electric Plc experienced a severe electrical incident.
A worker for Ikeja Electric Plc experienced a severe electrical incident. The technician was on a ladder attached to a power pole when the incident occurred, leaving them trapped and unresponsive. Footage shows colleagues attempting to rescue the technician, who was seen moving slightly as efforts were made to bring them to safety.
The incident caused concern among those in the area. Details of what happened are available from the source, including a video of the rescue attempt.
The technician survived the incident, though further information on their condition is not provided.
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Category: Local Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Daily Post Nigeria Reading time: 1 min
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