Tragedy struck in Kwara State, on Wednesday, as fumes from a generator killed four people.
The incident occurred at the Ojomu family compound in Sanmora, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara.
The victims reportedly came down from Lagos to celebrate the Sallah festival when they were killed by generator fumes.
Their corpses have been deposited at the Offa General Hospital morgue.
“It was one of the aged women in the compound who wanted to go and welcome them around past 7:00 am Wednesday that discovered their bodies and raised the alarm.
“Two of them who were still alive when residents went in were unconscious. They are lying in critical condition at the hospital now and we don’t know their date yet.”
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Command, Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the development.
“Yes, I just called our officers there. The incident is true. We will continue to appeal to people to put safety first in all their actions even during celebration. We, however, condoled with the affected family over this unfortunate incident.”
