Six worshippers of the El-Adonai Evangelical Ministry were feared electrocuted after a high-tension electric cable suddenly snapped and fell on the victims during Sunday church service.
According to an earlier report by Vanguard, the true identities of the victims could not be ascertained as of press time.
According to an eyewitness at Sunday service, the incident happened around 07:34 am in the church, which is located at 18 Jibiwu Road, by Agbe Road, U-turn Bus Stop, Abule Egba, Lagos State.
The incident involved a high tension connecting the Cherubim & Seraphim, C&S, Church’s flag pole leading to the electrical shock of about 6 male adults.
Presently, men of the Agege Fire Station of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are currently attending to the incident with a view to secure lives and properties in the area.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Adeseye Margaret, confirmed the incident could however ascertain the number of deaths, saying some of the victims were unconscious as of press time.
“The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company has been informed and consequently de-energised power distribution to the environment while rescue operations continue amid youths’ restiveness and tensed area,” Adeseye stated.