Gov Makinde Assures Of Comprehensive Investigation Into Ibadan Children’s Funfair Stampede
•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu
IBADAN – Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has on Wednesday declared that whoever that is involved in the sad Occurrence that led to multiple loss of lives and injuries in Ibadan, the Capital City of state will be held for accountable for their actions.
Statement by His Excellency Seyi Makinde Following the Stampede at Islamic High School, Basorun, confirmed that investigations are currently ongoing, noting that the primary organisers of the event that led to this stampede have been taken into custody.
Makinde in his statement shared on his personal Facebook account stated that, “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.
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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.