It was a black Wednesday in Ibadan as about 30 Children have reportedly died from a stampede at a children’s fun fair.
According to an eye witness the children fun fair at the Islamic High School in the Bashorun area, was intended to provide N5000 naira to 5000 children.
As a result of the prevailing economic circumstances, the event later drew large numbers of attendees that exceeding what the organisers anticipated as more children fight to gain entry.
The event organised by a former queen of the Ooni of Ife Olori Naomi in collaboration with a popular radio station in Ibadan Agidigbo FM was meant to offer some charity works.
In the aftermath of the event, the Oyo State Government has mourned the loss of lives, stating that they were unaware of the event until the tragic news spread.
Deputy Governor Adebayo Lawal visited on of the hospitals where some injured children were taken and requested that the organizers turn themselves in for further questioning.
Unfortunately, the doctor confirmed that four children were brought in dead, while others are still receiving treatment.
