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The Oyo State Government has announced the arrest of the organisers of a children’s party in Ibadan which led to the death of about 30 children.

The deadly stampede occurred at a children’s Christmas party in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.The incident took place on Wednesday morning at the Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan.

It is understood that the party was organized by Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, in collaboration with Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Ibadan, owned by Oriyomi Hamzat.

Confirming the development, Governor Seyi Makinde said the main organizers have been taken into custody. He also disclosed in a statement that the government has commenced a thorough investigation into the matter.

The statement said: “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.

“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.

“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. Amen,” Makinde added.

Source : https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-oyo-government-arrests-organizers-of-childrens-party-after-deadly-stampede/

Main organisers taken into custody

Can Seyi Makinde arrest the Ooni's ex wife?

Arrest the irresponsible parents too
People should stop churning out kids they can't raise. It's high time parents start answering for their negligence

Effects of hunger , poverty.. and born throwWay kids

God help Nigerians

This is heartbreaking, those kids don't deserve this,what was supposed to be a day for merry became a terrible disaster
What caused the stampede?
Not only enquiries, but massive compensation

Shows our inability to plan and organise!

According to reports making the rounds on Wednesday, December 18, the unfortunate event occurred at the Islamic High School in the Bashorun area, which was intended to provide 5000 naira to 5000 children.

TVC News reported that things took a devastating turn when the number of children exceeded the expected 5,000, leading to a struggle for entry.

https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1631425-breaking-30-children-feared-dead-tragic-stampede-ibadan-funfair-gov-reacts/

When you create a very big problem in a bid to solving a very simple one. People will say it is hunger but it is the reflection of the TYPICAL LACK OF PATIENCE in an average Nigerian, that SELFISH MIND SET of all man to himself.

This happens even in parties which is filled with affluent kids and you begin to imagine why they rush.

Na hunger cause all this. There is so much hunger, deprivation, destitution in Yoruba Land. People who are well fed don't go looking for gifts. If you check it well, na 200 naira plastic plate dem dey share

nedu666:
Na hunger cause all this. There is so much hunger, deprivation, destitution in Yoruba Land. People who are well fed don't go looking for gifts. If you check it well, na 200 naira plastic plate dem dey share

Ebi n'pawa is real...

Dem dey teach Obi/Obidients political lesson.

We must endeavor to remind our children the importance of manners, hunger shouldn't make them throw it away even if groceries have become as expensive as kidney. We have failed to understand the importance of "organization" and the next generations are so intelligent that they're picking up.

Let us stand up together and blame these innocent children and forget about the booming economy and the organizer's negligence.

The spirit of death is having a field day in the lives of Nigerians. Shun bad governance and stop supporting evil...

Rip. How won't they stampede. Is there any state in Nigeria tht they will share food and people will behave like civilized well fed nd well taken care of citizens? Never.
I don't blame our polithieftians. I blame archaic unreasonable folks supporting them due to tribalism. I'm Yoruba but gaining nothing positive from this regime or Objs regime. Nonsense and its brothers

children Christmas party by an islamic school?

Make I read again o.

Nice one.

hisexcellency34:
Main organisers taken into custody

Can Seyi Makinde arrest the Ooni's ex wife?

Why can't the Ex "Dick Sucker" of the Ooni be arrested ?

Even the Ooni of Ife can be arrested if he do anyhow...

Na only Governors and Presidents get Immunity for Nigeria.

What a terrible tragedy

Certainly didn't do risk assessments nor put safeguarding in place for the party.

I hope is not part of their sacrifice for the year. God punish devil. So sad

hisexcellency34:
Main organisers taken into custody

Can Seyi Makinde arrest the Ooni's ex wife?

Who is she that the governor cannot arrest her?

If you must know the state governor is the chief security officer of his state and has the power to hold accountable anyone who is found wanting in the area of security!

I WANT TO BELIEVE THAT FREE GIFTS WHERE PROMISED

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hisexcellency34:
Main organisers taken into custody

Can Seyi Makinde arrest the Ooni's ex wife?

Why not?

All because of 100 naira gift

hisexcellency34:
Main organisers taken into custody

Can Seyi Makinde arrest the Ooni's ex wife?

She holds no importance anymore she's an ex for a reason

Gabayo17:
I hope is not part of their sacrifice for the year. God punish devil. So sad

Shut up!

You're supposed to be sober here instead of talking rubbish without hard proof or trying to make jokes!

Free food Kee this ones

The event was advertised on radio station, inviting 5,000 children with gift promise and scholarships, what do you expect the attendance to be? Bigger venue like liberty stadium should have been used.

Primary cause: HUNGER!

This is how low we have fallen in this country. A very lager part of the population of this country go to bed with empty stomach. There is so much hunger in the land, such that you don't even need to be invited to a party whether you know the host or not, just go, look for food and fill your stomach. It's that bad that the Senate president, Akpabio made jest with it: Anywhere you see party, enter and eat, fill your stomach.

With all these things happening, is it not the 9th wonder of the world that people still support this evil and wicked administration?
This is really wonderful.

Where is the foolish white hair Prof. Soyinka, where is Adeboye, where is Baraje, where are all those who demonised Jonathan just to overthrow his government and install the evil alliance of APC.

I can't believe that rice is 110k today from just 7,500, petrol, naira to dollar rate. All these things has happened under 10 years of evil APC, yet people still cheer this evil called Tinubu and praise him to be doing great.

It will not be well with you all.

Prison dey call former Ooni’s wife.

Don’t step on the toes of this current Ooni, he is a god. I won’t say more.

Why did Oriyomi allow himself to be gotten by the Nigerian Witches and Wizards Association (NIWWA) ?

nedu666:
Na hunger cause all this. There is so much hunger, deprivation, destitution in Yoruba Land. People who are well fed don't go looking for gifts. If you check it well, na 200 naira plastic plate dem dey share

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Damn! 30 souls just like that!

May the affected families be comforted.

I hope the Agidigbo man hasn't played into the hands of his detractors.