Pandemonium broke in the early hours on Sunday, when six worshippers were feared dead after a high tension electric wire suddenly snapped and fell on the victims during Sunday church service.
However, the true identity of the victims could not be ascertained as of press time.
According to eyewitness, the incident occured this morning on El-Adonai Evegenlical Ministry, 18 Jibowu Road, off Agbe Road, U-turn Bus Stop, Abule Egba, Lagos.
Eyes witnesses confirmed that the incident involved, a high tension connecting the Cherum & Saraphim, C&S, Church’s flag pole leading to the electrical shock of 6 male adults.
Men of the Agege Fire Station of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene with a view to securing lives and properties in the area.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Adeseye Margaret, who also confirmed the incident said she could not ascertain the number of death.
According to her,some of the victims were unconscious.
“The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company has de-energized power distribution to the environment while rescue operations continue amid youths restiveness and tensed area,” Adeseye stated.
