Ogun State Closes Schools After Over 100 Pupils Hospitalized
On October 21, 2026, the Ogun State government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, ordered the closure of schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye, and Ijebu-Igbo after over 100 pupils were hospitalized due to exposure to an offensive gas. The affected pupils were treated at the State Hospital Ijebu-Ode, General Hospital Ijebu-Igbo, and other healthcare facilities.
The worst-affected schools included Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School and Anglican Girls Grammar School in Ijebu-Ode. A teacher reported that the incident began around 10 am when pupils and staff struggled to breathe, leading to school closures by 11 am.
This incident is the fourth since April 2026, with previous occurrences affecting 40 pupils in April, over 120 in May, and 69 on June 1. Governor Abiodun stated that investigations are ongoing with the Ministries of Environment and Health, and preliminary findings suggest methane emissions linked to geological phenomena rather than pipeline leaks.
Kehinde Bello from the Ogun State Environmental Agency advised residents to cover their noses with wet handkerchiefs.
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