Multiple lives have been lost in a stampede that occurred at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo state capital.
Although the exact number of people is yet to be ascertained, viral videos showed some children affected by the incident that occurred in the Bashorun area of Ibadan on Wednesday.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the incident in a statement issued hours after the tragic event.
He described the incident as a sad day for the Oyo State Government and commiserated with the parents that have lost their children.
“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,” Makinde said.
“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.”
The governor said his administration has taken steps to ensure no further deaths are recorded by deploying security agents to restore order at the venue.
