One dies, 5 injured during palm oil production in IMO State

The management of Adapalm Nigeria Limited in Ohaji, Imo State, yesterday, confirmed the death of one person during palm oil production processes in the company.

General Manager of Adapalm, Goddy Esomobodo, who disclosed this, yesterday, in Owerri, while dispelling the rumour that seven persons died, said five persons were also injured.

Explaining how the incident occurred, Obodo said: “An industrial accident took place in Adapalm, last Thursday afternoon, when the door of the steriliser was forced open by pressure while fruit cooking was going on, leading to the explosion that wounded five persons.

The Adapalm management quickly rushed the victims to St. Anthony’s Hospital, Amafor near the factory for first aid and later moved them to FMC, Owerri. The patients are responding to treatment but, one gave up the ghost this morning (yesterday).”