Juliana Francis
An employee, Jeremiah Sulaiman, of New Hope Industry, a factory where animal feeds are produced, located at Logbara village via Owode, Ogun State, has lost an arm while cleaning an industrial machine.
The industrial accident was brought to the attention of Owode Egba Police Station on August 11 2023, by Ibidun Abiodun.
The lady who lodged the complaint said she is the Administrative Manager at New Hope Industry.
The Manager reportedly told the police that Sulaiman, an employee at the factory, was in charge of handling and cleaning the industrial machine.
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Abiodun explained that he got his forearm chopped off while performing his duties on the fateful day.
The spokesperson, Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, while confirming the incident, said Sulaiman was rushed to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan by the Production Manager and his immediate supervisor, where he has been stabilised and responding to treatment.
Odutola, a Superintendent of Police, said: “Preliminary investigation has begun into the unfortunate incident.
“The Commissioner of Police has ordered that the executives and members of the victim’s family meet in his office as part of the investigation procedures.
“Hazards are inevitable in workplaces, but employees must take steps to ensure their personal safety, especially in situations involving automated machines.
“This will not be the first time such incidents have been reported.”