The police command in Bauchi has confirmed a tragic industrial accident which killed four workers at the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi.

The spokesman for the command, Ahmed Wakili, confirmed the deaths to journalists on Sunday in Bauchi. He said the incident occurred during a sludge-cleaning operation inside the plant’s tunnels.

The deceased were Shayibu Hamza (48), Abdulmalik Yahya (29), Jamilu Inusa (29) and Ibrahim Musa (42). They were all residents of Firo village in Ganjuwa LGA.

Mr Wakili said the workers had entered a clarifier to dislodge pit pipes when the incident occurred.

“They were retrieved unconscious from the tunnel and rushed to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where they were later confirmed dead. Police personnel were swiftly deployed to the scene as an investigation into the cause of the incident commenced.

“The management of the water treatment facility is said to be cooperating fully with the authorities to ensure a thorough review,” he said.

Mr Wakili, however, stressed the importance of stringent safety measures in such high-risk environments.

“Safety must be non-negotiable in operations like this,” he said.

He urged the management and workers across the sector to adhere strictly to established safety protocols.

(NAN)