Tragedy as man jumps into iron melting pot in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State says a 25-year old contract staff, whose name was not mentioned, has allegedly jumped into an iron melting pot of his company and died.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed this on Sunday, said that the safety officer of the company, whose name was also not mentioned, reported the case to the Sagamu Road Police Division on Aug. 3, at about 6.00 p.m.

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.