- The tragic incident was said to have been caused by impatience and rush to enter venue of the event, resulting in a stampede
In Oyo State, an unspecified number of children have been reported dead following the outbreak of chaos and pandemonium at a private funfair.
The incident occurred in the Bashorun area of Ibadan, the State capital on Wednesday.
The victims have been rushed to some hospitals within Ibadan metropolis for treatment, State officials said.
The tragic incident was said to have been caused by impatience and rush to enter venue of the event resulting in a stampede.
According to Daily Post, the carnival was slated for Wednesday but some parents took their children to the location on Tuesday, while some arrived the venue in the early hours of Wednesday.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed the incident.
He disclosed that the state government has responded to the situation, adding that rapid response has been mobilised.
He 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).”
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