The Lagos State Police Command has reported the death of a 25-year-old contract staff who allegedly jumped into an iron melting pot at his workplace.
The incident occurred on Saturday, August 3 at the company located in the Industrial Scheme of Odogunyan, Ikorodu.
Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin who confirmed the incident said the company’s safety officer reported the case to the Sagamu Road Police Division around 6 p.m. on the same day.
The report indicated that at approximately 3:15 p.m., the contract staff, assigned to the company’s AOD Section, entered the iron melting pot, an area restricted during operation.
He said, “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.”
