Fresh panic gripped residents of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Wednesday, after another suspected gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Epe Garage, left scores of students and staff members requiring medical attention.
The affected victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, following complaints of breathing difficulties, weakness, and other symptoms linked to exposure to the gas.
The latest incident marks the third reported case of a mysterious gas leak in the area within two months, raising concerns about its potential health implications for residents.
The first incident, recorded in April, reportedly left about 40 students hospitalised, while another leak in May affected about 100 students and necessitated medical intervention.
The Ogun State Government had earlier disclosed, through the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, that monitoring equipment installed in the area detected methane gas as the likely source of the emissions.
A resident, who spoke on condition of
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