How 35 Minors Died In Ibadan Stampede

At least 35 minors have been confirmed dead following a stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School in Orita Bashorun, Ibadan.

The tragic incident, which occurred on Wednesday, has sparked widespread condemnation, including from Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who promised to investigate the cause of the tragedy.

“The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the good people of the State that (8) Persons have since been arrested for their various involvements,” Osifeso said.

“These persons include the main event sponsor, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola ’f’ age 31yrs, Fasasi Abdulahi, ’m’ age 56yrs (School Principal Islamic High School, Ibadan), Genesis Christopher, ’m’ age 24yrs, Tanimowo Moruf,’m’ age 52yrs, Anisolaja Olabode, ‘m’ age 42yrs, Idowu Ibrahim, ‘m’ age 35yrs and Abiola Oluwatimilehin, ’m’ age 25yrs.”

The spokesman for the Command also stated that six individuals have been injured and are currently receiving treatment at a medical facility.

“So far (35) Thirty-Five Minors have been documented Dead while (6) Six others are critically injured and on various Medical Interventions,” he added.

Osifeso stated that the case has now been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Iyaganku, where the investigations are being led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge.

He called on residents not to panic “as they would witness high level patrols and visible Police presence to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage of the unfortunate situation.”

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