Joy Anyim
A 50- year-old factory worker, Sunday Usenobong, has lost his life, after falling into a melting pot, while operating a machine at his place of work.
The incident reportedly happened on Friday, November 22, at the factory, Landcraft industry Nig. Ltd, located at Odogunyan Industrial Estate, Ikorodu.
The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Elkana Bala, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, confirmed the incident.
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He said, “ On November 22, 2019, at 3 a.m., one Sunday Usenobong, a staff of Landcraft industry Nig. Ltd, Odogunyan Industrial Estate, Ikorodu, allegedly fell inside a melting hot pot, while operating the company’s machine.
“Consequently, the victim died on the spot. Homicide detectives have visited the scene. The corpse was evacuated to a public morgue for autopsy. The investigation is ongoing.”
Similarly, Bala confirmed the death of 35-year-old man, Olatunde Femi, who got trapped while operating a moulding machine at Multipak Nig. Ltd., located at Plot F28, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun.
The PPRO stated that the incident happened on November 19, 2019, at 8:20 pm.
“Homicide detectives visited the scene. The corpse was evacuated to a public morgue for autopsy. The investigation is ongoing, ” Bala said.
