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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident followed an alleged fumigation of the college environment by some officials of government a couple of days ago, as part of measure aimed at preventing the COVID-19 pandemic. Reliable sources within the campus told newsmen that some of the students hospitalised were said to be asthmatic patients, who developed complications not long after inhaling the chemical used for the fumigation. Those with critical conditions were said to have been rushed to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, Ido/Osi LGA of the state. The sources added that some of the students, who also were admitted at the General Hospital, Ijero-Ekiti responded to treatment.
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Published 27 May 2021
No fewer than 100 students of the Ekiti State Government-owned College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero Ekiti, were hospitalised on Wednesday following fumigation of the school by men suspected to be from the Federal Fire Service.
The students, who were furious about the smell of the chemical and the instant effect on over 100 female students who collapsed after inhaling the chemical, protested against the exercise.
They were reported to have vandalised buildings and cars in the school.
A source in the school said, “What could be the purpose of fumigating the school for COVID-19 this time when the school is in session and students are sitting for examination? The smell of the chemical used for the fumigation enveloped everywhere and brought discomfort.