The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has directed security agencies to immediately investigate the source of a gaseous chemical release that affected dozens of students and staff in Ijebu-Ode.
The incident, which occurred at Our Lady of Apostles Primary and Secondary Schools (OLAS), reportedly left about 30 students and two teachers exposed to the gas through inhalation, prompting swift government intervention.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, the government disclosed that the investigation is aimed at uncovering the root cause of the incident and recommending measures to prevent a recurrence.
As part of emergency response efforts, Governor Abiodun also ordered the immediate establishment of a Situation Room at the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, where affected students and residents will receive free medical treatment.
The statement added that residents of surrounding communities, including Makalewo, Ogbogbo, Molipa, Igbeba, Ikoto, and Oke-Aje Market, are eligible to access medical care at the facility.
Authorities, however, urged residents not to panic, assuring that there is no immediate security threat linked to the incident. Meanwhile, the affected schools have been temporarily shut down as a precautionary measure.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to address the situation and protect residents from further harm.
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