Gas from lab, earthquake, quarry? – Recurring leaks trigger panic in Ijebu-Ode schools

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta
For more about two months, a troubling environmental mystery has cast a shadow over Ijebu-Ode and neighbouring communities in Ogun State. It has turned classrooms into scenes of panic, leaving parents, teachers and government officials searching for answers.
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What began as an isolated incident at a secondary school in April has evolved into a recurring public health concern, affecting hundreds of students across multiple schools and raising urgent questions about environmental safety in one of Ogun State’s most important educational hubs.
At the heart of the crisis is a ...