Tragedy marred a private children’s funfair held at Basorun Islamic High School in Ibadan, Oyo State as a stampede reportedly occurred in the early hours of Wednesday.
The incident was confirmed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
Oyelade assured members of the public that the state government had swiftly mobilised a rapid response team to assist victims.
He disclosed that the injured children had been taken to various hospitals in Ibadan, including Patnas Hospital, Western Hospital, Ringroad State Hospital, Molly Specialist Hospital and University College Hospital (UCH).
Speaking further, Oyelade expressed gratitude to the Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi for dispatching response teams.
He said that the victims of the tragic incident would be supported by the state government, clarifying that it was not involved in planning the event.
Oyelade further harped on the importance of proper coordination when organising large events, especially those involving children and elders.