May 27, 2026
Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.
The Edo state government on Wednesday cleared the air on the chaos that happened at the Samuel Ogbemdia Stadium during the Children Day celebration leading to students being rushed to the hospital after what is suspected to be teargas fired.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Dr. Patrick Ebojele said some students out of excitement became unruly and in the process, one of the security agencies trying to restore order released the tear gas that affected the students.
He said the personnel has been arrested for questioning.
