Another gas leakage incident has hit two schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state, leaving many students and staff hospitalized.
The incident which marked the third of such occurrence in the area, reportedly occurred on Wednesday at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Epe Garage, and Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende.
Recall that the first incident was recorded in April with about 40 students hospitalised.
NPO Reported the recurrence of the incident which also occurred at the Anglican Girls Grammar School.
The gas leak affected nearly 100 students who were subsequently treated for exposure-related symptoms.
In similar development cores of students and staff from the same school were rushed to the General Hospital in Ijebu-Ode for medical attention.
The gas leak, this time, spread to Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School as some of their students were also rushed to the hospital.
As quoted by the Vanguard, a resident, who spoke with newsmen on condition of anonymity, said the latest episode occurred during school hours when students and teachers suddenly perceived an offensive odour that triggered panic across the school premises.
“The gas leak incident occurred again during school hours when students and teachers suddenly perceived an offensive smell, causing discomfort, breathing difficulties and panic within the school premises,” the resident said.
“Some of the affected students and staff members were subsequently taken to the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, where they received medical attention. Some of the students were still on admission. The general complaints were discomfort and weakness, while some of them even fainted.” He said.
The resident urged the government to urgently investigate the recurring phenomenon and provide a lasting solution.
“The government has to get to the root of this terrible incident. This is the third time in two months that we are experiencing this hazardous gas leak. The government should please do something before it is too late,” the source added.