The organisers of children’s funfair where many were feared dead following a stempede has been arrested.
The unfortunate incident happened on Wednesday at the Islamic High School Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo state Capital.
The state governor Seyi Makinde confirmed the arrest in a statement he shared on his official X handle stating that investigations is ongoing to determine the cause of the stampede.
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.”
