Politics · Other · 2 days ago
Ondo government and police investigate recurring odour in Akure
Residents in Akure, the capital of Nigeria’s Ondo State, say a strong, choking odour has been appearing on and off for about a month.
They say it often occurs during the night or early morning and can seep into homes.
Some residents report breathing difficulties, and one woman said her asthma worsened during an episode.
Authorities have not identified the substance or its source.
A former state information commissioner suggested it could be poisonous, but that has not been established.
Residents have also raised concerns about similar reports in Ekiti State, though the cause of either odour is unclear.
The Ondo State government and police have begun investigations; no findings or next steps are specified.
Ondo State officials and police are investigating a recurring offensive odour reported in parts of Akure.
Residents say the pungent emission occurs sporadically, often in the early hours, and can cause choking.
Some residents say closing windows and doors does not stop the smell from entering their homes.
The source and properties of the emission had not been identified, according to Premium Times.
A former state commissioner said the odour worsened her asthma during an episode on 3 October.
- Who
- Ondo State officials and police are investigating reports from Akure residents.
- What
- A recurring pungent odour, described by some residents as a gaseous emission, has been reported. Its source has not been identified.
- When
- Residents said they had noticed it for about a month. A former commissioner reported an episode around 12:30 a.m. on 3 October.
- Where
- Akure, the Ondo State capital, including Alagbaka 2, Gloryland Community and Igoba.
- Why
- The cause of the odour is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
It is a gas coming from somewhere.
the offensive odour is still there, but comes in scattered days and night hours.
This might be the work of terrorists, who might be testing things in the South-west region.
Akure residents began noticing the recurring odour.
Bamidele Ademola-Olateju said she noticed the odour and suffered a severe attack aggravated by asthma.
Premium Times reported that Ondo State officials and police had begun investigations.
- Location
- Akure, Ondo State
- Reported duration
- About a month
- Former commissioner’s reported episode
- Around 12:30 a.m. on 3 October
- Reported end of that episode
- About 4 a.m.
Sources
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