Tragedy at UNILAG: Popular Food Vendor Electrocuted in Freak Campus Accident


-By Ruben Mario Brodrick 

​Lagos, Nigeria — A cloud of grief has settled over the University of Lagos (UNILAG) following the tragic death of a male food vendor, known locally as Lekan. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba campus, leaving students and staff in a state of shock.

​The Incident

​Eyewitness accounts suggest the tragedy unfolded around 10:00 a.m. at the "South Side" of the campus. Lekan had reportedly gone to a water point to wash his hands after disposing of waste. In a horrific turn of events, he allegedly held onto a metal railing near the tap and was immediately struck by a high-voltage surge.

​A student, speaking on the condition of anonymity, noted that the victim was alone when the surge occurred. It was a campus security operative who noticed the emergency and raised the alarm, drawing a crowd to the scene.

​The Battle to Save a Life

​The UNILAG Students’ Union Government (SUG) Secretary-General, Joshua Saanumi, confirmed the details of the incident. In a desperate bid to save his life, bystanders and students performed CPR for approximately 10 minutes.

​While Lekan briefly regained consciousness during the rescue attempt, he was rushed to the university’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) unit, where he was tragically confirmed dead.

​Official Investigation

​The University Management, through a statement by the Head of the Communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, expressed "heartfelt condolences" to the victim's family.

  • ​Police Presence: Operatives of the state police command have visited the scene and the hospital.
  • ​Technical Assessment: University engineers were deployed to assess the railing and tap area.
  • ​Preliminary Findings: While the area is regularly used by students and security staff, authorities are investigating what caused the sudden electrical fault in the metal structure.

​The University has urged the public to refrain from speculation as official investigations continue, asserting that the safety of the campus community remains their "highest priority."

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