The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that the environmental incident recorded along the Agoro/Okunowa Road axis of Ijebu-Ode has been brought under control following swift intervention by security agencies and the Ogun State Government.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, said the Command immediately deployed the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal, EOD Unit alongside other tactical response teams to secure the affected area, support emergency operations, and ensure public safety.
According to the Command, the incident was reported after operatives on patrol received information concerning a suspected chemical emission affecting students and residents in parts of Ijebu-Ode.
Following the alert, tactical and surveillance teams from Obalende Division were mobilised to the affected locations, where emergency response measures were activated to coordinate evacuations, safeguard lives, and maintain public order.
Schools affected by the incident included Our Ladies Grammar School, Epe Garage; Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende; Titilayo Agbaje Comprehensive High School, Imosan; Ifesowapo Comprehensive High School, Imosan; St. Peter’s Anglican Primary School, Imosan; and Orphanage Primary School, Imosan.
The police disclosed that affected victims were evacuated to the General Hospital and other private medical facilities within the area for urgent medical attention, adding that no life was lost and that victims were responding positively to treatment.
Preliminary environmental assessments conducted through the state’s air quality monitoring infrastructure reportedly revealed elevated methane gas concentrations within the affected area.
The Command stated that technical experts and emergency response agencies are currently carrying out detailed investigations to determine the source of the emission and evaluate possible environmental risks.
CP Ojajuni also directed sustained surveillance operations and intensified security presence around the affected communities to prevent panic and support ongoing technical assessments.
The police assured residents that the area remains calm and under close monitoring, while urging members of the public to avoid spreading unverified information capable of causing panic.
Residents were further advised to avoid open flames or ignition sources in areas where unusual gas odours are perceived and to seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, nausea, or respiratory discomfort.
The Ogun State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, stating that it would continue to collaborate with the Ogun State Government and relevant stakeholders to ensure public safety and environmental security across the state.
