Two students of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, have died after reportedly inhaling fumes from a generator.
The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya confirmed this in a telephone interview on Thursday evening.
Aya disclosed that the victims were identified as Bilikisu Tijani Eleojo, 20 years old, and Ibrahim Haliru.
According to him, a generating set was close to the window of the deceased victims, before they slept off.
The lifeless bodies of the duo were reportedly recovered in the room by neighbours in the early hours of the day.
“There were three students from Kogi Polytechnic inside the room. One Bilikisu Tijani Eleojo, 20 years old, Ibrahim Haliru and Mercy Ojochegbe.
“When they slept inside their room, a generator was switched on close to the window of their apartment.
“They all slept off and inhaled carbon monoxide as a result of the generator set that was on.
“Bilikisu Tijani Eleojo and Ibrahim Haliru were already dead when neighbors discovered the sad incident in the morning, while Mercy Ojochegbe who was still breathing was immediately rushed to the hospital.
“The incident was reported at the B division of the Nigeria Police Force, Lokoja and investigation is ongoing,” he stated.
He admonished residents to always be safety conscious to avert carbon monoxide poisoning in their homes.
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