The blast occurred on Wednesday evening and was reported to the Ogijo Police Division by a company staff member, Joseph Adewale.

At least seven workers, including three expatriates, sustained injuries in an explosion at Quantum Steel, a factory located along the Sagamu-Ikorodu Road in Ogijo, Ogun State.

The blast occurred on Wednesday evening and was reported to the Ogijo Police Division by a company staff member, Joseph Adewale.

The injured workers include four Nigerians—Daniel Bala, 28; Mutiu Olajide, 39; Godwin Solomon, 27; and Maduabuchi Onwe, 27—along with three expatriates identified as Ajun Kumar, 37; Chandan Kumar, 50; and Rakash Kumar, 30.

Confirming the incident on Thursday, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, attributed the explosion to machinery failure.

"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," she said.

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

According to her, some detectives visited the scene, conducted an initial assessment, and documented evidence, including photographs.

Odutola explained that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion and ensure compliance with industrial safety regulations.

"The police command also urged companies and industries to prioritize workplace safety to prevent similar incidents," she added.