Ogun shuts schools as over 100 pupils are hospitalised after gas emissions

Vanguard News | 22-10-2026 10:23am |

By James Ogunnaike Abeokuta The Ogun State government has ordered the closure of some schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye and Ijebu-Igbo following the hospitalisation of more than 100 pupils on Wednesday after suspected exposure to an offensive gaseous substance. The affected pupils were rushed to the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode; the General Hospital, Ijebu-Igbo; and other healthcare facilities for medical attention. Among ...

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