Posted by Samuel on Sat 31st May, 2025 - tori.ng
Isa was working on top of the electrical pole at about 5:50 p.m and was electrocuted, fell from the poll and sustained a fatal head injury.
Mustapha Isa, a staff member of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), tragically lost his life on Thursday, May 29, while working to fix an electrical fault in the Mabushi area of Abuja.
Isa was working on top of the electrical pole at about 5:50 p.m and was electrocuted, fell from the poll and sustained a fatal head injury.
Reports says Isa was working in Mabushi-office when the electrocution happened.
Isa was rushed to the General Hospital in Gwarinpa and was declared dead on arrival. Later, his corpse was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi for autopsy.
Management of AEDC has described this incident as “a deeply regrettable tragedy” and have sent their condolences.
They pledged to improve safety measures and training to prevent such occurrences in the future.
The company has faced criticism over workers safety in the past, with concerns regarding inadequate equipment and safety protocols.