A technician with Ikeja Electric Plc, IKEDC, has survived an electric shock while carrying out work on a power pole around Gbagada Bus Stop in Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Thursday, causing panic among residents and commuters in the area as the technician was left trapped on an elevated ladder following the electric shock.
Footage of the incident circulating online showed two IKEDC field workers attempting to rescue their colleague, who appeared unconscious and was stuck on the ladder attached to the power pole.
In the video, the technician’s head was facing downward while the lower part of his body remained positioned against the pole. He could, however, be seen moving his arms and body as his colleagues worked to bring him down to safety.
An eyewitness who filmed the incident said the technician survived the initial shock and appealed to people at the scene to remain calm.
“This is Gbagada Bus Stop. This incident just happened now. Light just shocked the guy; he is a NEPA guy. Now they’re trying to bring him down; he’s not dead,” the eyewitness said.
The video has since attracted reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the risks electricity workers face while working on power poles and handling high-voltage equipment.
Electricity technicians routinely operate in challenging environments as they respond to faults, carry out repairs and .
When contacted, Ikeja Electric confirmed that the technician survived the incident and was receiving medical attention at a hospital.
The company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Okotie, said measures were being taken to prevent a recurrence.
“He is being treated. He is recuperating in hospital. All necessary safety protocols are being put in place to ensure it does not happen again,” Okotie said.
