Tragedy occurred on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 as many children were said to have lost their lives in a stampede that occurred at a carnival in Bashorun area, Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
The number of casualties Thegazellenews.com gathered, have not been ascertained as at the time of filing this report.
However, it was learnt that the victims have been rushed to some hospitals within Ibadan metropolis.
It was further gathered that the carnival was billed to take place on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 but some parents took their children to the location on Tuesday,17 December, 2024 while some arrived at the venue in the early hours of Wednesday.
The rush to enter the venue resulted in a stampede, with many children feared dead.
The Oyo State Government confirmed the sad development in a statement issued on Wednesday, 18 December through the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade,
Oyelade said that the state government has responded to the situation.
The Commissioner said: “A stampede occurred at the private children’s fun fair held at Basorun Islamic High School, leading to loss of lives, mostly children, with some others injured in the early hours of today.
“The State Government swiftly mobilised a rapid response team following the breaking of the incident.
“Victims have been swiftly transported to various hospitals within the Ibadan metropolis for medical attention.
“Parents who are concerned about the whereabouts of their children are urged to check the following medical facilities in Ibadan where children affected were taken for proper medical attention with valid means of identification:
– Patnas Hospital, Basorun
– Western Hospital, Basorun
– Ringroad State Hospital
– Molly Specialist Hospital
– University College Hospital (UCH).”
