The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the tragic electrocution of Jonathan Emmanuel, a 23-year-old apprentice, at a welding workshop in the Ashimolowo area of Ifo.

The command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the incident was reported at Ifo Divisional Police Headquarters on Thursday by Mr. Emmanuel Brown Abah, the father of the deceased.

The deceased father stated that he received information from Azeez Salami, a truck driver and the deceased’s master, about his son’s electrocution.

Odutola noted that immediately after receiving the report, police officers were drafted to visit the scene and evacuate him for medical attention to General Hospital, but the doctor later confirmed the victim as Brought In Dead (B.I.D).

She stated that preliminary investigations revealed that Oladokun Johnson, a welder, was working on a container at his workshop, using a welding machine with an exposed live wire.

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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.

However, while the truck driver, Azeez Salami the truck owner, Olaleye Kamaldeen, and the deceased Jonathan Emmanuel, were rolling the rims toward the truck, one of the rims came into contact with the exposed wire, resulting in the victim’s immediate electrocution.

Following the incident, Odutola noted that 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.

The Ogun State Police Command urged business owners and artisans to prioritise workplace safety measures to prevent such tragic and avoidable incidents.