7 Things To Know About Ibadan Funfair Tragedy

The ancient city of Ibadan was thrown into mourning on Wednesday when some children who were attending an  end of year funfair died as a result of stampede. Here are seven important things you need to know about the pathetic  incident.

Venue of the incident

The incident occurred at the Islamic High School, Basorun area of Ibadan,  Oyo State.

Organisers  of the programme

The event was organised  by Prophetess  Naomi Shikemi,  the ex- wife of the  Ooni of Ife and Oriyomi Hamzat, an Ibadan based broadcaster.

Children rushed to hospitals

The children involved were  rushed to  University College Hospital UCH,  and Western hospital were some of the children were confirmed dead.

The role of Oyo State government

Oyo State who dissociated self from the funfair event, mobilised Rapid Response Team  to provide medical assistance and  transport  victims to  hospitals in Ibadan.

Arrest made

The Oyo State Police Command had stated that eight persons including the principal of the school and ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife were arrested.

Capacity of the venue

The Ibadan funfair event intended for 5000 participants was overstretched with 7500 attendees leading to  a chaotic scene  that resulted in the  tragedy.

Death tool

So far about 35  minors have been confirmed  dead while , the condition of six  others are critical in the hospital.

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