Ikeja Electric Technician Rescued After Electric Shock

On Thursday, September 3, 2026, an IKEDC field technician from Ikeja Electric Plc sustained an electric shock while performing repairs on a power pole located along Gbagada Bus Stop. The incident prompted a tense rescue operation that attracted a crowd of alarmed onlookers.

A video of the rescue circulated on social media, depicting two colleagues on a ladder working to bring the technician down. The worker was seen in an awkward position, with his head hanging down and his lower body caught on the pole, although he was moving his arms.

Eyewitnesses reported that a voice in the background of the video provided commentary to reassure bystanders about the technician's survival of the initial shock. The rescue operation visibly unsettled nearby commuters and residents, leading to a gathering of onlookers.

As of the time of reporting, Ikeja Electric Plc had not issued any public statement regarding the incident, and calls to the company's official lines went unanswered.