According to a statement issued in Jos on Saturday by the director of press and public affairs to Governor Lalong, Samuel Nanle stated that, “There was an excess Chlorine inhalation from an exploded Chlorine Cylinder by residents around the Lamingo Water Board Treatment Plant.
“As a result of which 101 (One hundred and one) people were affected and are receiving treatment at OLA Hospital, Evangel Hospital (Jankwano), Plateau Specialist Hospital and Airforce Hospital.
“Some of the victims on hospital admission have been discharged.
“A total of 8 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the inhalation of the contaminated air”, Nanle stated.
The statement also said, “The contamination has been contained and does not affect the water which has been supplied to Public Mains; water from the public mains is safe for consumption and is not affected in anyway by the Arial contamination of Chlorine from the exploded cylinder.
“Government wishes to commiserate with the families of the victims of this industrial hazard and has taken immediate measures to address the issues of expired components of the Treatment Plant and to guard against future re-occurrence of this unfortunate incident”.
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