No fewer than 100 students and teachers were hospitalised on Friday following an exposure to a suspected chemical odour in some schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
The schools reportedly affected include Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende, and Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Epe Garage.
It was gathered that affected students were rushed to the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, and some private medical facilities for treatment.
Sources said the affected students complained of stomach aches, weakness and breathing difficulties after inhaling the substance.
The sources added that the incident affected multiple schools, with over 100 students reportedly affected.
