Children’s Day celebration: Several students hospitalised, others injured

A recent Children’s Day celebration turned tragic when a large crowd‑control failure caused a stampede at the event venue. Police reports say dozens of children and adults were crushed or trampled; at least three students were rushed to hospital in serious condition, while several others sustained injuries ranging from cuts and bruises to broken bones. Authorities have launched an investigation into the event’s safety planning and are reviewing crowd‑management protocols for future public gatherings. Views Nigeria