By Olawale Asake

Many people, mostly children, have been reportedly feared dead in a stampede during a funfair organized for children.

The Programme which was organised by the Women in Need of Governance and Support, WINGS, was held at Islamic High School, Bashorun,.

According to witnesses, many people got to the entrance of the venue as early as 6 o’clock in the morning while some people allegedly slept at the venue.

It was reported that, the stampede occurred when many children and some Parents thronged the gate of the School, thereby causing violent push resulting in stampede.

It was gathered that many children who are mostly underage fell and were matched by others struggling to gain entrance to the main venue of the Programme.

As at the time of filing this report, our Correspondent who visited the scene said clothes and shoes of children littered the floor, while Security Officers were seen on ground asking the remaining people at the venue to vacate the premises 

However, the Programme which was announced on one of the Popular Radio Stations in Ibadan could not be held again due to the incident.

Meanwhile, when visited Adeoyo hospital, Yemetu Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, the victims whose number could not be ascertained  were said to have been brought to the hospital but later taken to an undisclosed hospital in Ibadan.

Witnesses explained that some of the victims were resuscitated at the facility while others were feared  dead.

They added that a number of Tricycles were used to convey the victims to the hospital.

In the meantime,Oyo State Government has mourned the tragic loss of lives at a children’s carnival in Ibadan.

In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the State Government swiftly mobilised a rapid response team following the breaking of the incident.

The commissioner noted that victims have been swiftly transported to various hospitals within the Ibadan metropolis for medical attention.

As at the time of filling this report, the Deputy Governor of Oyo state, Adebayo Lawal paid an on the spot assessment to the Adeoyo State Hospital, Yemetu, Ibadan