The Ogun State Government has assured residents that the situation arising from the offensive gaseous odour reported in elements of the Ijebu axis is under control.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade gave the reassurance on Wednesday after scores of secondary faculty college students had been hospitalised following the odour outbreak in Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Igbo and Ago-Iwoye.
DAILY POST reported that greater than 30 college students had been attended to on the General Hospital throughout an evaluation go to by authorities officers, whereas others had been taken to different hospitals.
Medical findings confirmed signs together with shortness of breath, abdomen issues and drowsiness. While some required oxygen to stabilise, others acquired much less intensive care.
As of the time the evaluation staff left the hospital, a lot of the college students had been discharged, whereas a number of remained under commentary.
The staff was additionally mentioned to have visited Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School for additional evaluation, with findings indicating that the odour was not restricted to highschool premises as residents in neighbouring areas additionally reported it.
Also, a staff from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, arrived on the scene for evaluation.
The newest incident has renewed considerations over recurring odour episodes in Ijebu-Ode since April 2026.
The State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, had beforehand attributed the emissions to a pure geological prevalence linked to underground gas and tectonic fault strains, ruling out sabotage or gas pipeline leak.
However, with the newest incident affecting a number of communities and hospitalising college students, additional investigation is anticipated to ascertain the supply and elements liable for the signs.
Residents have been urged to stay calm as authorities proceed monitoring the situation of affected college students.
