Children’s day turns into pepper spray as several students hospitalized in Edo

Chaos ensued at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City during the 2026 Children’s Day celebration organized by the Edo State Ministry of Education. Reports indicate that several students were injured after pepper spray was deployed at the venue, leading to widespread panic among attendees. Emergency services were called to the scene, and multiple students were subsequently hospitalized due to the incident. The situation has raised concerns regarding safety protocols at large gatherings organized for children.

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