Two people die, two in hospital after using laughing gas in Ogun

Two people have died after using a substance called "laughing gas", a drug some young people misuse.

This incident happened in Isara Remo on Tuesday. Four people were involved, with two others now in the hospital after using the substance.

Reports say the victims are students from Gateway ICT Polytechnic in Saapade, Ogun State.

A local resident spoke to us anonymously on Thursday. They said the victims are believed to be students from the polytechnic. The resident shared, "The incident actually happened on Tuesday. What we learnt was that the students were taking what they called laughing gas. Two of the students died as a result of taking the hard drugs while two others were hospitalised."

The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident. He said the police are looking into a suspected drug-related case in the area.

Babaseyi added that the police have not confirmed if the deceased were students of the school. He stated, "The Ogun State Police Command is investigating a suspected drug-related incident at Oke-Ola Phase II, Isara-Remo, where two persons were found dead and two others were hospitalised after allegedly consuming hard drugs."

He also mentioned, "The deceased have been deposited for autopsy, while the survivors are receiving medical treatment. Investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident."

The police command has warned against drug abuse. They urge everyone to stay away from illegal substances.

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is a medical anesthetic with proper uses. But it can be dangerous or even deadly when misused for fun.