A yet-to-be-identified man has died of electrocution while allegedly destroying a campaign billboard of one of the gubernatorial candidates in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Daily Post reported that the man was destroying a campaign billboard of the governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, when he was electrocuted at the Challenge area of Ibadan on Friday.
According to an anonymous eyewitness, residents of the area had already warned the man against destruction of the campaign billboard.
The source said, “We had cautioned him against destroying peoples’ properties around.
“Suddenly, we saw him shaking, and no one could move closer to him as it is obvious that he had mistakenly touched the electric wire beside the billboard”.
Media Director, Bayo Adelabu Campaign Organisation, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, while addressing the situation, expressed deep regret about the incident while confirming that there have been reports of destruction of campaign billboards in the state.
Tunji said, “We heard of the unfortunate incident. There have been different reports on what the guy was doing. Some said he was fixing the billboard while others said he was vandalising it.
“Whichever it is, no one wishes for the death of any one, not any citizen of Oyo State. Even if he was vandalising the board, we would rather engage him positively rather than wish him that fate.
“Oloye Bayo Adelabu expresses deep regret about the incident and prays for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased. May the Almighty Allah accept him in Aljanah firdaus. His heartfelt condolences go to the family of the unfortunate individual”.
