Generator fume kills mother, son in Delta, daughter hospitalised

The Delta State Police Command has warned the public about the dangers of generator fume and urged them to be careful.

This warning is coming after an incident in which a mother and her son lost their lives, while using generator inside their house during rainfall.

According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on X, formerly twitter, yesterday, the mother and son died two days ago in Asaba, the state capital, while the daughter is currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.

The statement read, “Generator fume 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 emission (carbon monoxide), and her daughter was rushed to the hospital.

“This is not the first time we have recorded this incident in Delta. It is important we know, learn, and educate others,” he said.