Ogun steel plant blast leaves seven workers injured

A sudden explosion at Quantum Steel, a factory situated along the Sagamu-Ikorodu Road in Ogijo, Ogun State, has resulted in injuries to seven workers, prompting an immediate investigation by the Ogun State Police Command.

The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, involved both Nigerian and expatriate employees.

The Ogijo Police Division received a report of the blast from a company staff member, Joseph Adewale. The injured individuals include four Nigerian workers—Daniel Bala, 28; Mutiu Olajide, 39; Godwin Solomon, 27; and Maduabuchi Onwe, 27—and three expatriates, Ajun Kumar, 37; Chandan Kumar, 50; and Rakash Kumar, 30.

Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Thursday, attributing the explosion to machinery failure.

The statement detailed the sequence of events. “According to the report, on March 2, 2025, at about 6:30 pm, a blast from one of the factory’s machines resulted in severe injuries to seven individuals, including both Nigerian and expatriate workers.”

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Odutola further stated, “All the injured victims were rushed to Rolayo Hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos, where they are currently receiving treatment and responding well.”

Following the report, detectives from the police command visited the scene, conducting an initial assessment and documenting evidence, including photographs. Odutola emphasized that a comprehensive investigation is now underway to ascertain the precise cause of the explosion and ensure adherence to industrial safety regulations.

The police command has also issued a call to action, urging companies and industries to prioritize workplace safety to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.

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