A gas explosion that hit a steel company in Ogijo area of Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, has critically injured at least seven people.
The explosion reportedly occurred on Sunday evening.
The state government has, however, ordered the immediate closure of the company.
It was learnt that the whole line of production of the company was affected by the explosion.
The cause of the ugly incident is yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, vowed to investigated the incident to ascertain the root-cause
Oresanya, who paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the scene of the incident, equally ordered the immediate closure of the iron rod manufacturing company.
While speaking during his visit, the Commissioner said that, ”Under the rule of engagement with all the industries in the state, we will carry out a thorough investigation on the remote and immediate causes of the explosion with a view of preventing future occurrence.
“The investigation will spell out in clear terms the condition under which the company can operate so that its workers can be adequately protected as well as property of its immediate communities which were affected by the gas explosion.”
The management of the company has taken all injured victims to a nearby hospital at Ikorodu, Lagos State.
