The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the death of thirty five children during a Christmas funfair party in Ibadan on Wednesday.
Likewise, the incident which occured following a stampede at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital also confirmed that six are injured and receiving medical attention.
This is as Naomi Silekunola,an ex-wife of Ooni of Ife, Abdullahi Fasasi, the Principal of Islamic High School, Ibadan, and others have been arrested by the police.
The event, a family gathering for Christmas organized by Wings Foundation was in partnership with Agidigbo FM.
The principal which was invited by police, subsequently detained because of, the incident.
It was gathered that Fasasi has since bèen detained at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Iyaganku area.
Adewale Osifeso,Oyo Police spokesperson in a statement, stated that ” Following the tragic stampede on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, the Oyo State Police Command has arrested eight individuals for their roles in the incident.
According to the statement, in furtherance of the above, the case has since been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge leading the investigations.
“Finally, the Oyo State Police Command sympathizes with all the families and loved ones affected by the tragedy and assures the good people of the State that Justice will be served accordingly.
For More Information, News Update, and Discussions Join KAKAKIOODUA Online Telegram Group With the Link Below:
Click Here to Join KAKAKIOODUA Telegram Platform
No comments:
Post a Comment