2 Kogi Polytechnic Students die from Generator Fumes

Two students of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja have died from inhaling fumes coming out of a generator near the window of their apartment.

The Kogi State Police spokesman, William Ovye Aya, who confirmed the sad development, said one other student survived and is being treated in an undisclosed hospital.

The students who died were identified as Bilikisu Tijjani Eleojo, and Ibrahim Haliru, while the surviving student was identified as Mercy Ojochegbe.

“There were three students from Kogi State Polytechnic inside the room. One Bilikisu Tijani Eleojo, 20 years old, Ibrahim Haliru, and Mercy Ojochegbe.

“When they slept inside their room, a generating set was switched on close to the window of their apartment.

“Bilikisu Tijani Eleojo and Ibrahim Haliru were already dead when neighbours 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”.