About 32 kids were counted dead and many others injured after they were trampled during a stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital Wednesday.
Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde while condoling the families affected by the disaster said that an investigation has been launched to unravel the circumstances leading to the incident and those responsible prosecuted. He disclosed that the organisers of the event have been arrested.
“While investigations are ongoing, the primary organisers of the event that led to this stampede have been taken into custody,” Makinde posted on his X handle.
“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 described the incident as a sad day for the Oyo State Government and the people of the South-Western state.
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.
“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,” Makinde said.
