Ogun governor orders probe after gas leak hospitalises students
Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, has called for an investigation into a gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Ijebu Ode. The incident led to the hospitalisation of several students and at least one teacher. The affected school has been shut down, and a Situation Room has been set up at the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode to provide free treatment. Authorities are working to determine the source and nature of the gas leak.
What we know
- Dapo Abiodun ordered an investigation into the gas leak incident at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu Ode.
- About 30 students and at least one teacher were hospitalised after a suspected gaseous substance spread across the school premises.
- The governor directed the immediate closure of the school and the establishment of a Situation Room at the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode for free treatment.
- Residents in nearby areas were advised not to panic, as there was no confirmed security threat.
- Officials from the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency are using gas analysers to identify the source, while most affected individuals are reportedly in stable condition.
