Residents of Ijokun in Sagamu, Ogun State, were left in shock after a man working on a building site fell and landed on electric wires attached to street poles.
The frightening incident happened in broad daylight, drawing the attention of passersby and residents who watched in horror as the man dangled on the live wires. Eyewitnesses say the worker slipped while carrying out construction duties on the building before falling onto the power lines.
Local authorities and community members quickly alerted emergency responders to the scene. Details about the man’s condition remain unclear at the time of this report, but efforts to rescue him were immediately launched to prevent further tragedy.
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The incident has raised concerns about safety standards on construction sites across the state. Many locals have since urged contractors and workers to adopt stricter safety precautions, including protective gear and scaffolding, to avoid such life-threatening accidents.
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