By Patrick Idowu
A tragic stampede at a children’s Christmas party on Wednesday morning at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, has claimed several lives, leaving the community in shock.
The event, organized by Agidigbo 88.7 FM, led by Oriyomi Hamzat, in collaboration with Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, was intended to surprise 5,000 children with gifts and scholarships.
Eyewitnesses reported that chaos broke out, leading to a stampede that killed at least seven children and left many others injured. Victims are currently receiving treatment at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
The tragedy has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a joyful celebration, with authorities yet to confirm the exact number of casualties.
