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Generator fume kills 7 in Niger — Police

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August 1, 2020
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The Niger State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the death of seven people due to inhalation of generator fumes at Rijau town, in Rijau Local Government Area of the state.
Adamu Usman, the state Commissioner of Police told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna that one Mohammed Bello, the district Head of Rijau reported the incident at Rijau, Divisional police office.

Mr Usman said on Friday at about 08:15 a.m, Mr Bello reported the discovery of seven bodies inside Afrash Beauty Saloon located along Bawa Rijau road.

”Preliminary investigation revealed that the ladies slept with generator on inside the shop.

“We have successfully removed the seven corpses to General Hospital Tunga Magaji for autopsy, while the case is under investigation,” Mr Usman said.

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The Commissioner of police advised residents to always adopt proactive measures while using generators to avoid unnecessary loss of lives and property. (NAN)

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