Students were rushed to Edo State Specialist Hospital after a stampede at the Samuel Ogbemdia Stadium during the Children's Day celebration.
May 28, 2026
A screengrab from a video of the students at the hospital.
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY
Several students were rushed to Edo State Specialist Hospital after what is suspected to be teargas triggered a stampede on Wednesday at the Samuel Ogbemdia Stadium during the Children’s Day celebration.
Vanguard learned that many were treated and discharged, but that two were still on admission.
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