Following the unfortunate release of gaseous chemical in Ijebu-Ode, where thirty students and two teachers of Our Lady of Apostle Primary and Secondary schools (OLAS) were affected through inhalation of the gas, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has ordered security agencies in the State to immediately investigate the cause of the incident.

In a Release signed by the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said the investigation will reveal the root cause of the incident and offer useful suggestions to prevent any future occurrence.

The Release stated that the Governor has also directed the immediate opening of a Situation Room at the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, which will offer free treatment to other students and residents of the impacted areas such as Makalewo, Ogbogbo, Molipa, Igbeba, Ikoto and Oke-Aje market.

 It also indicated that residents should disabuse their mind of any security threat because of release of the gaseous chemical, while the immediate closure of the affected schools have been ordered.