The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 25-year-old contract worker who allegedly jumped into an iron melting pot at his workplace, resulting in his death.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the e command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development.
Hundeyin said that the company was located at the Industrial Scheme of Odogunyan area in Ikorodu of Lagos State.
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 proved abortive, 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,” Hundeyin said.
