Many die at Ibadan children’s Christmas party stampede, organisers arrested (Video)

Many die at Ibadan children’s Christmas party stampede, organisers arrested

Many children died on Wednesday morning during a stampede at a children’s Christmas party held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The party was hosted by Queen Naomi Silekunola, an ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife.
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, confirmed in a statement that multiple lives were lost in the incident.
Several others injured were rushed to the University College Hospital in Ibadan and currently receiving treatment.
The exact number of fatalities and injuries was unknown as of 5pm on Wednesday.
An X user said, “They organised a Christmas party for children, and they said they would be going home with freebies.
“Our people went there since yesterday to sleep over, and they are stepping on each other till (sic) so many people lost their lives.”
Meanwhile, Governor Makinde said the main organisers had been taken into custody.

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“Earlier today, an incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. Sadly, a stampede at the venue has led to multiple loss of lives and injuries. This is a very sad day for us here in Oyo State,” Makinde wrote on X.

“We sympathise with the parents whose joy has suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths. We have taken steps to ensure no further deaths are recorded at this venue by deploying security agents to restore order at the venue. We also deployed medical personnel and ambulances to the venue. The event has been stopped, and attendees have been escorted out of the venue. We are taking all realistic measures to ensure that the venue is secured.

“While investigations are ongoing, the primary organisers of the event that led to this stampede have been taken into custody. I want to reassure our people that anyone directly or remotely involved in this disaster will be held accountable.”

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Many die at Ibadan children’s Christmas party stampede, organisers arrested