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Nigeria school closures after gas emissions
Ogun State shuts schools as over 100 pupils hospitalized from gas exposure.
In brief
Ogun State shuts schools as over 100 pupils hospitalized from gas exposure. Ogun State closed schools after 100+ pupils hospitalized from suspected gas emissions. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Ogun State school closures
Ogun State government ordered school closures in Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye, and Ijebu-Igbo after over 100 pupils hospitalized from suspected gas exposure.
Affected schools
Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Itamerin Comprehensive High School, and some Ago-Iwoye schools were worst affected.
Social media video
A video showed pupils fainting and being rushed to hospitals after inhaling the gas.
Gas identification
State government identified the substance as methane, though the exact source remains under investigation.
Teacher account
A teacher reported pupils and staff began experiencing breathing difficulties at 10am, with some collapsing by 11am.
Recurring incidents
This is the fourth reported gas incident since April, with 40 pupils affected in April and over 120 hospitalized in May.
Government response
Governor Dapo Abiodun said the state is collaborating with environmental and health ministries to determine the gas emissions source.
Health warnings
Residents exposed to the gas are advised to cover noses and mouths with wet handkerchiefs rather than nose masks.
The main idea
Ogun State closed schools after 100+ pupils hospitalized from suspected gas emissions.
