More than 30 students and a teacher of Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Ijebu Ode were hospitalised on Wednesday following a suspected gas leak that disrupted school activities.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after the morning assembly when an unusual gaseous substance spread across the school premises, making it difficult for students and staff to breathe. Several students reportedly collapsed, while others experienced nausea and dizziness.
The Vice Principal, Mrs Adeola Borogun, said the school quickly responded after noticing the strange chemical smell. “Several students began vomiting and fainting, forcing the school management to call for ambulances from the State General Hospital, Ijebu Ode,” she explained.
Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, confirmed the incident, dismissing early speculation of an explosion.
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He revealed that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact source of the gas. “Some suggest it originated from the school laboratory, while others think it may have come from the surrounding community.
We are bringing a gas analyzer to the site to identify the type and concentration of the gas,” Oresanya said.
He added that the 30 students and the teacher hospitalised are now in stable condition.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Dare Alebiosu, who visited the hospital, described the situation as calm and under control.
He assured parents and residents that a full investigation would be carried out to prevent a recurrence.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in schools, especially regarding the handling and storage of potentially hazardous substances.
Authorities have urged schools to review safety measures to protect students and staff from similar emergencies in the future.
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