Nigeria, July 7 -- A chemical explosion at a manufacturing facility operated by Terra Acqua Limited located in Ota, Ogun State, has killed at least three young casual workers, including a 19-year-old identified as Lateef Badmus.

The incident occurred on 27 June on the company's premises on 1 Agunloye Street, directly opposite The Bells University in Ota. Family members say the victims were hired as casual workers without formal contracts, safety training, or protective equipment before being exposed to hazardous substances.

A statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Monday by Mr Badmus' cousin, Samuel Dansuleimon, on behalf of their family, said he sustained severe burns and died a week later in hospital.

The statement further stated tha...