Over 100 Students Hospitalized After Gas Leak in Ogun Schools

More than 100 students were hospitalized following a gas leak incident at several schools in Ogun State. The affected students were taken to State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, General Hospital, Ijebu-Igbo, and other nearby healthcare facilities after inhaling an offensive gaseous substance.

The incident impacted multiple schools, including Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, and Itamerin Comprehensive High School, Ago-Iwoye. A viral video on social media showed students fainting and being rushed to hospitals after exposure to the harmful gas.

A teacher at one of the affected schools reported that the incident occurred around 10 a.m. The government had previously identified the gas as methane, which is known to cause health complications when inhaled in high concentrations.