Police Raise Alarm As Generator Fumes Kill Mother, Child In Delta

The Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe, has cautioned Nigerians on the proper use of generators, after a mother and her son died from generator fumes in the state.

The Police PRO revealed that the family moved the generator into the house while it was raining but forgot to put it off before going to bed, which resulted in the fumes that killed both the mother and her son.

Officer Edafe, who raised the alarm via his official X handle on Wednesday, said, “Generator fumes are 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. This is not the first time we have recorded this incident in Delta. it’s important we know, learn, and educate others.”

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