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Over 100 Students, Teachers Hospitalised After Fresh Gas Leak Hits Ogun ... For the second time in less than two months, a suspected gas leak has struck schools in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, hospitalising over 100 students and several teachers. The incident affected multiple schools, including Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende, and Our Lady of Apostle Secondary School, Epe Garage, Ijebu Ode. Affected students and teachers were rushed to the Ogun State Hospital, Ijebu Ode, and nearby private hospitals for treatment. Many complained of stomach aches, weakness, dizziness, and respiratory discomfort. A video circulating on social media captured students running out of the school premises in panic, while teachers assisted fainting victims into vehicles for urgent medical attention. An eyewitness at the Ogun State Hospital described the situation as more severe than the previous leak in April. “The whole hospital is full, and some parents have taken their children to private facilities,” the eyewitness said. Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, confirmed the incident and stated that relevant agencies had been deployed to the affected areas. Air quality monitor…

Students, teachers hospitalised as gas leak hits Ogun schools again Students, teachers hospitalised as gas leak hits Ogun schools again May 15, 2026 12:54 pm By Taiwo Bankole Kindly share this story: For the second time in less than two months, another gas leak was reported in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Friday, affecting over 100 students and their teachers. The incident affected several schools, including Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende; Our Lady of Apostle Secondary School, Epe Garage, Ijebu Ode; among others. Affected students were taken to the Ogun State Hospital, Ijebu Ode, and other private medical facilities within the town. A video posted on Facebook showed students running out of one of the affected schools while teachers assisted those who had fainted into vehicles for medical attention. A teacher called on authorities and members of the public to assist in responding to the emergency. An eyewitness, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, said the incident occurred less than a month after a similar case in the same town. “I am right now at the Ogun State Hospital, Ijebu Ode and I can tell you that the previous gas leak which happened last month …

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Abiodun Assures Safety as Ogun Relocates Students Over Methan Abiodun Assures Safety as Ogun Relocates Students Over Methane Gas Pollution By : Azeez Olorunlomeru Date: 20 June 2026 6:03pm WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover Governor Dapo Abiodun during his visit to Our Ladies of Apostle Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode Governor Dapo Abiodun during his visit to Our Ladies of Apostle Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, to an alternative location as investigations into the recent chemical inhalation incident on the school premises intensify. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, noting that preliminary findings have confirmed the presence of methane gas in the affected area. The governor explained that the relocation became necessary to safeguard the health and safety of students, teachers, and other members of the school community, while also creating an enabling environment for experts to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the source and cause of the contamination. He noted that the state government, through the …

Abiodun Assures Safety as Ogun Relocates Students Over Methane Gas ... L-R: Commissioner for Education, Science & Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker and the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya, during the visit of the Governor to Our Ladies of Apostle Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode to have an on the spot assessment of the recent chemical inhalation incident that occurred in some schools in the area recently. Abiodun Assures Safety as Ogun Relocates Students Over Methane Gas Pollution Idowu Hamed 1 week ago CRIMEBEAT , HEADLINE , HEALTHWISE , NEWS Comments Off on Abiodun Assures Safety as Ogun Relocates Students Over Methane Gas Pollution 41 Views IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, to an alternative location as investigations into the recent chemical inhalation incident on the school premises intensify. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, noting that preliminary findings have confirmed the presence of methane gas in the affected a…

Abiodun Assures Safety as Ogun Relocates Students Over Methane Gas ... Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has assured residents that the safety of students and staff remains a top priority following the temporary relocation of students from Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, due to a methane gas pollution incident. Speaking during an inspection visit to the school, Abiodun said “preliminary investigations confirmed the presence of methane gas within the area, necessitating the relocation as a precautionary measure to safeguard lives and property.” The governor explained that the state government is collaborating with relevant agencies and environmental experts to determine the source of the gas emissions and implement measures to prevent a recurrence. He noted that early findings suggest the incident is a natural occurrence rather than a result of any deliberate human activity. Abiodun reassured parents, guardians, and residents that students would only return to the school after the environment has been thoroughly assessed and certified safe for academic activities. The state government, he added, remains committed to ensuring the well-being of all affect…

Abiodun assures safety as Ogun relocates students over methane gas ... Education Health News Charles Okogene Jun 20, 2026 0 The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, to an alternative location as investigations into the recent chemical inhalation incident on the school premises intensify. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, noting that preliminary findings have confirmed the presence of methane gas in the affected area. The governor explained that the relocation became necessary to safeguard the health and safety of students, teachers, and other members of the school community, while also creating an enabling environment for experts to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the source and cause of the contamination. He noted that the state government, through the Ministries of Environment and Health, is collaborating with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Department of Geology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, to determine the root cause of the incident. “Twice now, we have recorded cases of pollution in th…

30 students, teacher hospitalised after gas leakage in Ogun school April 1, 2026 By James Ogunnaike No fewer than 30 students and a teacher were, on Wednesday, hospitalised following a suspected gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The incident, which occurred shortly after the morning assembly, reportedly threw the school into panic as a strange gaseous substance spread across the premises, leaving several students and staff gasping for breath. Eyewitnesses said the situation quickly turned chaotic as many of the affected students began to collapse. “They suddenly started coughing and struggling to breathe. Some fainted on the spot,” a source disclosed. The affected students, alongside a teacher, were immediately evacuated to the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, for urgent medical attention. While the exact cause of the incident remains unclear, opinions among sources were divided. Some linked it to a possible gas emission within the school, while others attributed it to a chemical odour believed to have emanated from the laboratory during a practical session for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination. It was further gather…