March 7, 2025
Police in Ogun State have arrested three individuals in connection with the tragic electrocution of a 23 year-old apprentice, Jonathan Emmanuel, at a welding workshop in Asimolowo area, Ifo Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola on Friday, “The incident was reported at Ifo Divisional Police Headquarters on March 6, 2025, at about 1800 hrs by one Mr Emmanuel Brown Abah, father of the deceased.
The father stated that he received information from Azeez Salami, a truck driver and the deceased’s master, about his son’s electrocution,” she said.
She said that immediately after receiving the report, police officers were drafted to visit the scene rendering assistance to evacuate the body to General Hospital, where the doctor confirmed the victim as ‘Brought In Dead.’
“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.
“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 police spokesperson said the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and possible prosecution.
She also advised business owners and artisans to prioritise workplace safety measures to prevent such tragic and avoidable incidents.
