IBEDC expresses shock as staff is electrocuted on duty

IBADAN, Nigeria – The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) today expressed shocked and sadness over the electrocution of one of its staff at Onikere road, Ibadan.

Mrs Angela Olarenwaju, Head, Corporate Communications and Strategy of the company said in a statement that the incidence occurred at the early hour of today (Saturday) during official duty.

According to Olarenwaju, with great sadness and heavy heart,the management of IBEDC hereby confirm the unfortunate passing of our staff Mr Adewale Adegoke during the course of duty this morning when he was involved in an electricity related incidence.

The company’s spoke person said that Adegoke was confirmed dead at Teju hospital where he was rushed immediately after the incidence at Onireke, after all efforts to resuscitate him at the scene of the accident proved abortive.

‘Our sincere condolences and prayers goes to the family”, Olarenwaju said adding we are currently investigating the course of this unfortunate incidence.