Amawbia, Anambra State — A routine workday at a construction site turned into a harrowing scene on Friday, following the tragic electrocution of a middle-aged man believed to be a carpenter. The incident occurred in Amawbia, within the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim had been working atop the roof of an unfinished building when disaster struck. The man was reportedly handling a zinc sheet during his roofing task, unaware of the danger posed by the overhead high-tension power lines. In a devastating twist of fate, the metal sheet allegedly came into direct contact with the high-voltage cables, triggering an immediate surge of electric current that fatally struck the unsuspecting worker.
Video footage from the scene, which quickly made rounds across various social media platforms, captured the distressing aftermath. The carpenter’s lifeless body was seen dangling from the edge of the building's rooftop, prompting a crowd of shocked onlookers to gather below. In the video, several concerned individuals could be seen scrambling to find a way to safely bring the body down, with many appearing visibly shaken by the tragic sight.
Despite the chaos and confusion that followed, one grim fact remained certain: the man had been killed instantly by the force of the electrocution. Eyewitnesses at the site confirmed that there was little anyone could have done to save him, as the electrocution occurred in a matter of seconds.
“He was on the roof doing his job like he had done many times before,” said a local resident who asked not to be named. “We just heard a loud sound, and when we looked up, he was already hanging motionless. People were screaming and trying to help, but it was already too late.”
Efforts to identify the deceased have so far proven unsuccessful. As at the time of filing this report, his name and further personal details remain unknown. Authorities have been notified, and local officials are reportedly working with community leaders and law enforcement to determine the identity of the man and to inform his family.
This incident has cast a somber cloud over Amawbia, sparking conversations around safety regulations and the proximity of construction projects to high-tension power lines. Many residents have begun to question the enforcement of safety standards at construction sites, particularly in areas where electrical infrastructure poses a clear and present danger.
"This could have been prevented," another eyewitness lamented. "There should be better precautions when working close to such dangerous power lines. This is a painful way to lose a life."
As investigations into the incident continue, residents are calling on both the government and private developers to prioritize the safety of laborers and to reassess the risks posed by high-tension cables in densely populated or developing areas.
The tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the dangers that can lurk in plain sight and the critical importance of strict adherence to construction safety protocols. It remains to be seen what actions local authorities will take in response to this unfortunate event, but one thing is certain—Amawbia will not soon forget the man who lost his life while simply trying to earn a living.
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