The organizers of a children’s funfair at the Islamic High School in Basorun, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State have been detained.
According to reports, over 30 children lost their lives with many injured during the incident.
Seyi Makinde, the state governor, said that the organisers are in jail as investigations continue to determine the cause of the stampede. He made this clear in a statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday.
Makinde stated that efforts had been made to prevent more deaths and expressed sympathy for the victims and their families.
The governor wrote, “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. 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.”
