Lives lost at Islamic High School Funfair: Governor vows justice for victims
There was a children’s funfair party at the Islamic High School, Basorun Ibadan, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. The Organizers promised a lot of freebies and entertainment, including Security for the Children and adults present.
Unfortunately, the Organizers couldn’t control the crowd that came out for the party and a stampede broke out and lives were lost. Organizers of the funfair party have now been arrested.
The state governor, Seyi Makinde, stated on his Instagram handle that the organisers are in custody as investigations are ongoing.
He said measures have been taken to prevent further de@th while sympathising with the victims and their families.
“Earlier today, an incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. S@dly, a stampede at the venue has led to multiple loss of lives and injuries.
This is a very s@d day for us here in Oyo State. We sympathise with the parents whose joy has suddenly been turned to m0urning due to these de@ths.
We have taken steps to ensure no further de@ths 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 dis@ster 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 tr@gedy. May the souls of the departed rest in peace. Amen,”
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