By Akinwale Kasali
There was panic in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Friday when suspected toxic gas emission reportedly affected more than 90 students across several secondary Schools, forcing many flee their classrooms as others collapsed in distress.
The most affected Schools were Anglican Girls Grammar School, AGGS, Our Lady of Apostles Girls School, Ijebu-Ode Grammar School and Sambadola Private School, and other surrounding Schools in the ancient town.
This sparked fears among parents and residents, as it came barely one month after a similar incident disrupted academic activities in the area.
It was gathered that the strange odour spread rapidly through parts of the town, including the Epe Garage and Obalende areas, causing confusion and anxiety among residents.
Several affected students were evacuated to the State General Hospital in Ijebu-Ode, where medical personnel reportedly battled to stabilise victims complaining of abdominal pain, dizziness, nausea and respiratory discomfort.
In a video posted on Facebook by Awogbagbe Babamekunnu, anxious parents and guardians were seen at the General Hospital searching for their children and wards.
The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Ogun Ministry of Health and the Ogun State Government are yet to comment on this incident, as netizens are aggrieved that the Government is paying lip service to the health and welfare of the Students.
They also complained that the Company found culpable to such toxic gas emission should be severely sanctioned and made to face the wrath of the law.
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