‘Very sad day’, Makinde mourns victims of Ibadan school stampede

Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of a tragic stampede that occurred at a children’s carnival in Ibadan.

A tragic incident occurred earlier today (Wednesday) at Islamic High School Basorun, Ibadan, where a stampede at an event organised for families resulted in multiple loss of lives and injuries.

Governor Seyi Makinde expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, stating that it was a very sad day for Oyo.

He sympathised with the parents whose joy had suddenly been turned to mourning due to the deaths.

The governor assured that the state government had taken immediate action to prevent further loss of lives, deploying security agents to restore order at the venue and medical personnel and ambulances to attend to the injured.

The event has been stopped, and attendees have been escorted out of the venue. The primary organisers of the event have been taken into custody, pending investigations.

Governor Makinde reassured the public that anyone found to be directly or remotely involved in the disaster would be held accountable.

He urged the public to remain calm as security agencies investigate the incident.

“This is a very sad day for us here in Oyo. 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.

“I want to reassure our people that anyone directly or remotely involved in this disaster will be held accountable. Please remain calm as the security agencies investigate this unfortunate incident.

“Our hearts remain with the families and loved ones impacted by this tragedy. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,” he said.

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