An unidentified mother and son have died as a result of fumes from a generator, while the daughter was hospitalised in Asaba, Delta State, News About Nigeria reports.
The Delta State Police command disclosed this in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, via X on Wednesday.
The police revealed that the incident happened after the mother and her children made use of the generator inside the house during rainfall.
He noted that the family had slept off while using the generator inside the house and are suspected to have died from generator emissions, also known as carbon monoxide.
“Generator fumes is dangerous. It kills!!! A mother and son died in Asaba two days ago while her daughter is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
“What happened? While the generator was working, it started raining, so they moved the generator somewhere inside the house and continued using it.
“Unfortunately, they slept off, and that was how they died of suspected generator emissions (carbon monoxide), and her daughter was rushed to the hospital,” he stated.
He added that the daughter is currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital and is responding to treatment.
Edafe noted that this incident is prevalent in the state, as many others have died from such incidents.
He urged the people to be duly educated about the dangers of fumes from generators and apply caution accordingly, maintaining that life is precious and should be treated as such.
He further advised people to find a safe spot for their generators.
