Expand Global Industries Limited, Ibadan, Oyo State, the company where a University of Ibadan student, Gbadebo Richard, died in an industrial accident, has suspended its operation and launched an investigation into the tragedy.
Spokesperson for the soap-making factory, Aliyu Jibril, in a statement on Thursday said the company was working closely with the police and Ministry of Labour to ascertain the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.The statement reads, “Our onsite emergency team immediately stopped all operations and promptly informed the relevant authorities of the incident.
“The company is shocked and saddened by this loss and our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of the deceased.