Nigeria, May 28 -- Dozens of students were reportedly hospitalised on Wednesday after chaos erupted during the Children's Day celebration organised by the Edo State Government at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

The chaos has raised fresh questions about crowd control and safety planning despite the government's multi-billion-naira budget for state celebrations.

The incident occurred during the event organised by the Edo State Ministry of Education after some students allegedly clashed with bouncers stationed at the stadium, leading to the deployment of tear gas in an area crowded with schoolchildren.

Videos circulated online showed several students rushed to Edo Specialist Hospital in a van and buses, some lying on bare flo...