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

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 the schools worst affected were Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, Itamerin Comprehensive High School and some schools in Ago-Iwoye.
A video circulating on social media showed pupils reportedly fainting and being rushed to hospi...