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The death toll from a stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria, has reached 35, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The tragic incident occurred at an Islamic high school in Ibadan on Wednesday, where a large crowd had gathered for a family event.
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The stampede was triggered when event organizers announced that they would be distributing cash to 5,000 children, causing a rush as people tried to enter the school, located in the Basorun area of the city. As the crowd surged, chaos ensued, leading to the deadly crush.
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Authorities Confirm Deaths and Injuries
Adewale Osifeso, the spokesman for the Oyo State police, confirmed that 35 minors had been killed in the stampede. Additionally, six others sustained critical injuries and are receiving medical treatment. Osifeso also stated that the case has been transferred to the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Iyaganku, with the Deputy Commissioner of Police leading the investigation.
Investigations Underway, Organizers in Custody
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, in a statement on X, confirmed the incident and assured that investigations are ongoing. The primary organizers of the event have been taken into custody, and security forces were quickly deployed to prevent further casualties. The event has since been canceled, and all remaining attendees have been safely evacuated.
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Arrests Made in Connection with the Tragedy
In connection with the incident, eight individuals, believed to be the organizers of the carnival, have been arrested. The authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic stampede.
