Following the electrocution of seven traders, including a pregnant mother, through a live cable of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, at Apata market, workers of the company have fled their office in the area to avoid being attacked by angry youths who thought the tragedy could have been averted if the officials had heeded their earlier appeals.
It was gathered that some customers who went to the office, yesterday, apparently to pay their bills, went back home unattended to as none of the workers was around.
It was the quick response of policemen that prevented the youths and some Okada riders, who had assembled nearby, from attacking the officials on the day of the incident.
Vanguard learnt that the offices were firmly locked yesterday, a day after. This came as security was beefed up at the office of the company due to a rumour that youths in the area were planning to attack PHCN staff.
Meanwhile, some residents in the area had called on the company to pay compensation to the families of the victims.
One of the residents who identified himself as Alhaji Alamu told newsmen that the company should not only pay compensation to the families of the victims but also repair the snapped cable.
Also, the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on National Planning, Economic Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin has promised to intensify campaigns across the state to prevent possible re-occurrence.
Senator Lanlehin who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly spoke through his media aide, Mr. Olawale Shadare that his visit to the people of the state was to create awareness on the prevention of disasters and effective management of inevitable ones so as to minimize human casualties at any given situation in future.
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