The Nigerian Police Command, Ogun State command has effected the arrest of there individuals, a welder, Oladokun Johnson; a truck driver, Azeez Salami and a truck owner, Olaleye Kamaldeen on connection to the electrocution of Jonathan Emmanuel, a 23 year old apprentice at a welding workshop in the Asimolowo area of Ifo in Ogun State.
Mr Abah Emmanuel, the father of the deceased reportedly report the unfortunate incident to the Ifo Divisional Police Headquarters on Thursday, March 6 2024 around 6 pm.
Mr Abah stated that he received the news about his son’s electrocution from Salami, and the deceased mother.
CSP Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command revealed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday.
Odutola explained that officers from the Command were drafted to the scene of the incident to render assistance in evacuating the deceased to the General Hospital where the doctor confirmed the deceased as Brought In Dead.
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”.
