Truth about Zane (TAZ) - failed inquest

Conference is appalled at the handling of the inquest into the death of Zane Gbangbola, a 7 year old boy who tragically lost his life on 8th February 2014 during the severe flooding on the River Thames in Surrey.

Zane’s home had become infused with the deadly nerve gas Hydrogen Cyanide. This is believed to have been released from an unregulated landfill site that lay adjacent to Zane’s home. The nerve gas was detected, and independently verified by HAZMAT teams within Surrey Fire and Rescue Service.

The Coroner’s verdict judged Zane’s death to be from Carbon Monoxide poisoning, but large amounts of evidence would suggest otherwise, and strong concerns point to how this inquest was investigated and handled.

Zane’s parents Nicole and Kye set up the TAZ campaign, calling for an Independent Panel Inquiry into the death of their 7 year-old son Zane during the flooding and to protect the public.

South East Region are in full support of this campaign, with Surrey FBU now part of the TAZ Campaign Committee, along with members of the Trades Union Congress and other relevant Organisations.

Conference calls for the Executive Council to support and raise awareness on the TAZ campaign by;

• directing each Brigade Committee to inform all Members and urge them to sign up to the TAZ petition – www.truthaboutzane.com

• periodically publishing updates and promoting the TAZ campaign on the FBU website, and each of its social media platforms

• the General Secretary writing to Zane’s parents Nicole and Kye, pledging the support of the Fire Brigades Union in pursuit of achieving an Independent Panel Inquiry into their son’s death.