Bauchi CP Calls for Enhance Safety Measures, as Four Confirmed Death at Gubi Water Treatment Plant

By Adamu IMAM Bauchi 

Bauchi CP Calls for Enhance Safety Measures, as Four Confirmed Death at Gubi Water Treatment Plant

By Adamu IMAM, Bauchi 

At about 1700 hours today, a tragic event unfolded at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant, resulting in the unfortunate loss of four dedicated staff members during a sludge cleaning operation in the plant's tunnels. This incident underlines the urgent need for reinforcing workplace safety practices and strict adherence to established protocols.

The state police command made the confirmation in a press release signed by Ahmed Wakil the public relations officer on behalf of commissioner of Police Sani Omolori Aliyu, on Sunday.

The statement further revealed the names of the deceased persons who lost their lives on a tragic incident that occured inside the Gubi water treatment plant

Shayibu Hamza 48 yrs

Abdulmalik Yahya 29 yrs

Jamilu Inusa 29 yrs

Ibrahim Musa 42 yrs

All resided in Firo village, Ganjuwa L.G.A. in Bauchi State. Their commitment to their work at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant has left an indelible mark on both their colleagues and the broader community.

The statement further explained that, the sludge cleaning operation commenced around 1200 hours. During the procedure, the staff members entered the clarifier to dislodge pit pipes but were tragically overcome and subsequently retrieved unconscious. Despite immediate medical interventions, they were pronounced dead at Specialist Hospital Bauchi.

Upon receiving information about the incident, the police quickly deployed personnel to the site. Following standard protocols, the bodies were recovered, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the specifics surrounding this occurrence. The management of the water treatment plant is fully cooperating with relevant authorities to facilitate a comprehensive and transparent review.

This incident serves as a critical reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety in the water treatment sector. It underscores the responsibility of both employers and employees to emphasize and adhere to established safety protocols to mitigate future risks.

The Command, has extended heartfelt condolences to the management of the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant, as well as the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. We hope for comfort and strength for their families during this challenging time, and we remain committed to supporting improvements in safety standards, Police assured.

Meanwhile, ealier reports learnt that a father and his son were among the workers cleaning the water system. Also, one of the workers of the agency, under the ministry of water resources said that two among them were staff while two others were casual workers.

He said: “It happened that they were cleaning the water system where the water that supplies the Bauchi metropolis is being treated. I learnt that they were in a reservoir and they saw some fish inside the dirty water. One of them was trying to catch fish. The fish was going deep, he followed and died in the process, one colleague who saw what happened tried to rescue him also died.

“Also, the third person was rescuing the second colleague while the fourth person tried to save them before he fell off and died four of them have been buried according to Islamic right 

It was gathered that one of the workers was planning for his marriage before the incident occurred.