Ireti Doyle: How I survived carbon monoxide poisoning

Ireti Doyle, the Nollywood actress, says she recently survived carbon monoxide poisoning.

In a post via her Instagram page on Sunday, the movie star disclosed that the incident happened on November 19.

Doyle said she was travelling to the outskirts of Lagos for a speaking engagement when she was found unconscious in the car.

She said she was foaming in the mouth and bleeding from her nose after inhaling gas from the air conditioner vents.

Ireti Doyle described the situation as a “testimony”.

“I was found unconscious in the car that had been sent to ferry us,” she said.

“Foaming at the mouth, blood trickling down my nose. It was a bizarre case of carbon monoxide poisoning.

“Somehow, the gas had found its way through the AC vents, the driver and I sitting in the car, inhaling that sh*t.

“The ONLY reason I am alive to tell this story is because God, in His infinite mercy, said NO.

“On this day, Jehovah Jireh aligned the best Nigeria had to offer – people, medical personnel, logistics, and every single resource required at that moment and the following days in my favour.

“Had ONE thing shifted out of place, I would not be here. This is a testimony and a teachable moment.

“Carbon monoxide poisoning is a thing and not just from generators. It is silent and it is swift.

“God is also real and He is faithful. I am a walking, talking, breathing testament to His faithfulness.”