28-Year-Old Electrician Dies from Electrocution in Oyo

A 28-year-old electrician, whose identity has not been disclosed, was electrocuted in Oyo State on Wednesday.

The incident took place in Eruwa, in the Ibarapa East local government area, specifically at the Odo Babaode area of the town. The victim was electrocuted while working on a high-tension cable belonging to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).

Reports indicate that the electrician was attempting to rectify an electrical fault on active power lines without the power being shut down from the feeder when the accident occurred.

The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident, stating that a distress call was received by the agency on Wednesday afternoon.

He said, “The distressed call was reported at 15:29hrs on Wednesday 23rd April, 2025.

“The fire personnel led by PFS1 Peluola Babatunde quickly followed the caller and on arrival at the place, we met the victim already electrocuted and all necessary precautionary measures were observed so as to safeguard the citizens within the vicinity.

“The man was recovered and handed over to a team of police from Eruwa police Station. The incident occurred when the victim (electrician) was trying to rectify electrical fault on the active power lines without shutting down the feeder”.