JUST IN: 30 Children Reported Dead During Stampede At Children’s Festive Party Organised By Agidigbo FM, Ooni’s Ex-Wife In Ibadan(Video)
Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning at the Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, as a stampede occurred during a children’s Christmas party, resulting in the deaths of several children.
The party was organized by Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Ibadan, led by Oriyomi Hamzat, in collaboration with Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife.
The exact number of fatalities and injuries is still unknown, but the incident has sent shockwaves through the community.
“Queen Naomi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, had planned to surprise 5,000 children with gifts and scholarships at an Islamic school. The event was publicly announced by Agidigbo FM radio for days. However, tragedy struck, resulting in the deaths of at least seven children.
Eyewitnesses report that many children were trampled in the chaos, with several others injured and currently receiving treatment at the University College Hospital in Ibadan.
“She wanted to surprise 5000 children’s with gifts and scholarship at Islamic school and Agidigbo FM radio is involved as well.
“About seven children have lost their lives in the tragic stampede at Bashorun. The scene this morning was absolutely devastating,” a source said.
