CITIZENS COMPASS–A 25-year-old contract staff, has reportedly died in Ikorodu area of Lagos after he jumped into the iron melting pot of his company.
The incident occurred at the Industrial Scheme of Odogunyan area in Ikorodu Division.
Spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.
He said that the safety officer of the company, whose name also was not mentioned, reported the incident to the Sagamu Road Police Division, Ikorodu, on Saturday, August 3, at about 6.00 p.m.
He said that the safety officer reported that on the same date, at about 3.15 p.m., the contract staff attached to the AOD Section of the company allegedly ran to the iron melting pot, which was out of bound to all the staff during operation.
“He jumped into it and all efforts made by his colleagues to stop him were unsuccessful, while his body was completely melted.
“Detectives from the station visited the scene of the crime. The family of the deceased has since been contacted, while investigation is ongoing.”
The Spokesperson confirmed that the company was located at the Industrial Scheme of Odogunyan area in Ikorodu of Lagos State.
