According to eyewitness, the incident occurred at 07:34 am at El-Adonai Evangelical Ministry, 18 Jibowu Road, off Agbe Road, U-turn Bus Stop, Abule Egba, Lagos.
It was learnt that a high tension that was connected to the Cherubim & Seraphim, C&S, Church’s flag pole dropped leading to the electrical shock .
Men of the Agege Fire Station of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were reportedly at the scene with a view to securing lives and properties in the area.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye , confirmed the incident. However, she could not acertain the number of deaths, saying some of the victims were unconcious as of press time.
“The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company has been informed and consequently de-energize power distribution to the environment while rescue operations continue amid youths restiveness and tensed area,” Adeseye stated.