Police storm UNILAG over food vendor’s death

Tension was high when personnel of the Nigeria police Command in Lagos State, stormed the University of Lagos, UNILAG campus, following the alleged electrocution of a food vendor identified only as

Lekan at the weekend.

The incident, which occurred at a water point on the southern section by the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba Campus of the University on Sunday morning, threw staffers and students of the University into mourning.

Lekan was said to have gone to dispose of refuse before stopping to wash his hands when he suddenly came into contact with a metal railing close to a tap and was electrocuted.

Daily Post reported that a student, who spoke anonymously, said the vendor was alone at the location when the incident happened.

The Management of University contacted the police after a University security operative who noticed something was amiss, raised the alarm, that attracted people to the scene of crime.

“He was washing his hands and tried to turn off the tap when he held a nearby railing. That was when he was electrocuted,” according to the student.

Head of the Communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the University management confirmed the incident and expressed deep sorrow over the loss.

“The University of Lagos Management regrets to confirm a fatal electrocution incident at the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba campus,” the statement read.

“The unfortunate incident involved a sales assistant of a food vendor operating within the CMUL premises.

The University extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of the deceased,” the statement added.

The management urged members of the public to avoid speculation, noting that investigations by relevant authorities were ongoing.

The statement reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the University Community.

Also speaking, the Secretary-General of the UNILAG Students’ Union Government, Joshua Saanumi, recalled the immediate efforts made to save the victim who eventually lost his.kife battle at the Accident and Emergency unit within the Campus.

TheNewspad reports that the victim’s body has been evacuated by police operatives who deposited it at a morgue for preservation.