Two-year-old girl electrocuted in Lagos
A two-year-old girl (whose identity is withheld) has been electrocuted after touching an exposed wire connected to her neighbour’s house in the Langbasa area of Lagos State.
The tragedy reportedly occurred on January 2, at about 11:30 a.m.
Mudashiru, the deceased’s father, said his daughter was electrocuted after coming into contact with a wire that was linked to his neighbour’s gate.
“It is indeed a sad incident that my daughter passed away suddenly. My daughter was electrocuted because she touched a wire connected to my neighbour’s gate. The name of my neighbour is Michael. Her death is such a painful one that I do not wish for my enemy because she was the greatest part of my life,” he said.
He also said that she was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty and that her body had been deposited in the mortuary.
“She was rushed to a hospital on Addo Road, but she was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty. Her body has been deposited in the mortuary. I wish my daughter peace because I will miss her.”
A neighbour of the deceased’s family who refused to disclose his identity claimed that although the residents were usually advised to cover all exposed wires in their homes, the young child was unaware of the wire.
“She was just a small girl who probably did not know that what she touched was a naked wire. People here have been warned to always cover any wire they have in their houses, especially when they have small children living there.
“This small girl would not have died if the proper thing was done. I can only console her parents because the deed has been done but what I will advise people on the street is that they should cover the exposed wires they know are connected to electricity so that such an occurrence does not repeat itself.”
Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Public Relations Officer, stated that the situation had been reported and that updates would be shared.
“The situation has been reported and the investigation is ongoing. New developments about the issue will be communicated.
