The Nigeria Police Force has warned citizens against the dangers of generator fumes, emphasising that it can kill.
In a tweet from the Delta State Police Command’s official X account on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the police highlighted a recent incident in Asaba where a mother and son tragically lost their lives due to generator fumes while the daughter is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
According to the police, the tragedy occurred when the generator, being used indoors due to rain, emitted carbon monoxide.
The tweet disclosed that the family fell asleep, unaware of the danger, and succumbed to the toxic fumes.
The police urged citizens to be cautious and vigilant, stressing the importance of safety measures when using generators, especially indoors.
The tweet reads,”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, and educate others”
No Difference Between Big, Small Crimes – Police Warns Nigerians
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning to citizens, emphasizing that in law, there are no distinctions between big and small crimes—only crimes exist.
This caution came in a statement posted on the official X account of the Delta State Police Command on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Additionally, the police revealed that spending just 24 hours in prison is sufficient to classify an individual as an ex-convict under the law.
The statement reads,” In James 1:12-15,There are no big sins and little sins, but rather there are sins. In Law, There are no big crime and little crime, but rather there are crimes. Spending 24hrs in prison already makes you an ex convict.”