NAF Plane Crash: Fumigation Not Enough To Prevent Disease Outbreak In Ondo – Experts

By Damilola Origbemisuyi And Tarkaa David
Medical experts have warned that fumigation alone may not be sufficient to prevent an epidemic outbreak in Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State in the face of reports of decomposing human remains in the river where a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crashed.
The experts urged the government to complement its planned fumigation with the safe recovery of human remains, the provision of potable water, and comprehensive environmental assessments to determine the extent of potential contamination.
They spoke following complaints by residents of Igbokoda about a foul odour emanating from the crash site and concerns over the safet...