A tragic incident occurred on the Idi-Araba campus of the University of Lagos, where a food vendor named Lekan lost his life due to electrocution. The incident took place on a Sunday morning near a water point in the College of Medicine. According to eyewitness accounts, Lekan was attempting to wash his hands after disposing of waste when he was electrocuted after touching a metal railing located near the tap.

A student, speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of the event, described how Leonard met his unfortunate fate, indicating that the incident happened while he was turning off the tap. Reports have drawn attention to the potential safety hazards present on campus, prompting discussions about the maintenance of electrical systems and the need for increased safety measures in public spaces, especially around water and electrical installations.

The incident has raised concerns among students and staff, with the Secretary-General of the UNILAG Students’ Union Government, Joshua Saanumi, confirming the details. As the university community mourns the loss of a member, calls may arise for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the electrocution and potential measures to prevent future tragedies of this nature.