- A stampede at a private children’s funfair in Ibadan has resulted in the deaths of several children and left many others injured.
- The incident occurred at Basorun Islamic High School on Wednesday morning.
- The Oyo State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and has pledged its commitment to supporting the victims and their families.
Tragedy struck in Ibadan on Wednesday morning when a stampede at a private children’s funfair resulted in the deaths of several children and left many others injured. The incident occurred at Basorun Islamic High School, where a food funfair was being held to cater to 5,000 beneficiaries.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident unfolded at the venue’s entrance, where the crowd exceeded expectations. The overwhelming number of attendees led to chaos, resulting in the tragic stampede. At Patnas Specialist Hospital, six children were brought in, with five having passed away before reaching the facility, while one was rescued.
The Oyo State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and has pledged its commitment to supporting the victims and their families. The government has also called for calm as investigations into the incident continue.
