35 Dead in Ibadan Funfair Stampede, Agidigbo FM Chairman Hospitalized

35 Killed in Ibadan Funfair Tragedy, Agidigbo FM Chairman Hospitalized

Oriyomi Hamzat, Chairman of Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, is in an undisclosed hospital after losing consciousness due to a tragic stampede at a Christmas funfair in Ibadan. The incident claimed the lives of 35 people, most of them children.

Sources say Hamzat collapsed from the shock of the event, which left many others injured.

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“The chairman is unconscious and receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. The tragic event was too much for him to bear,” a source close to Hamzat revealed.

The tragic stampede occurred as a crowd of over 5,000 children gathered for the event, lured by promises of cash gifts and free food. Chaos broke out when the main organizers arrived, and attendees surged forward, leading to the deadly crush.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and has ordered a thorough investigation.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the president offered his condolences to the victims’ families and the people of Oyo State. He emphasized the importance of uncovering the causes of the incident, whether through negligence or deliberate actions, to ensure accountability and prevent such tragedies in the future.

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