Nigeria: Poisonous gas leak at Oyo Poly leaves 10 students hospitalized
By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria
At least 10 students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, are currently receiving treatment at government hospitals after inhaling a poisonous gas that caused them to collapse on Wednesday
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred in a lecture hall in the Science Laboratory and Technology Department, where a fight broke out between two students. During the altercation, an unknown choking substance was allegedly released into the air, causing several students to collapse and lose consciousness.
The Oyo State Government responded swiftly to the emergency, with the Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, leading an immediate emergency response. The affected students were quickly evacuated and taken to Ring Road State Hospital and the University College Hospital for treatment.
Dr Ajetunmobi confirmed that the students had been stabilised and were receiving proper medical care. She urged the management of the institution to conduct a thorough investigation to find those responsible and ensure they face justice.
The Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Dr. Taiwo, appreciated the state government’s swift response, promising to identify and punish those responsible.
