Many people are believed to have lost their lives in a stampede that occurred at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo state capital.
Although the exact number of people is yet to be ascertained, viral videos showed some children affected by the incident that occurred in the Bashorun area of Ibadan on Wednesday.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the incident in a statement issued hours after the tragic incident
He described the incident as a sad day for the Oyo State Government and commiserated with the parents that have lost their children.
The governor said his administration has taken steps to ensure no further deaths are recorded by deploying security agents to restore order at the venue.
He also emphasised that medical personnel and ambulances have been deployed, adding that the state government is also taking all realistic measures to ensure that the venue is secured.
According to Makinde, the organisers of the programme have been arrested by security agencies and the state will ensure that those responsible are prosecuted.
“While investigations are ongoing, the primary organisers of the event that led to this stampede have been taken into custody.
