Toxic waste at Omotosho town, in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State has killed three persons.
The victims, Monday Akinmusire, 35; Samuel Louis, 45; and Ododolewa Adebowale 19; were working in a forest when the incident happened.
It was gathered that the waste whose vapour they inhaled was dumped in the community by a Chinese company.
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It was further learnt that the deceased went to the forest reserve on a motorcycle on Wednesday to fell trees for their timber business.
The Police spokesman in the state, Tee Leo has confirmed the development.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
