Esther Salifu
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the electrocution of a 23-year-old apprentice, Jonathan Emmanuel, at a welding workshop in Ifo.
The suspects are Oladokun Johnson, a welder; Azeez Salami, a truck driver; and Olaleye Kamaldeen, the truck owner.
The tragedy was reported by the victim’s father, Mr. Abah Emmanuel, who received the distressing news from Salami, the truck driver.
The state police command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, revealed this in a statement issued to journalists on Friday.
She said, “Preliminary investigation 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 minibus 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”.
