Many children feared dead at Oyo funfair

Tragedy has struck in Ibadan, Oyo state, where a stampede at a children's funfair reportedly claimed the lives of over 30 children, with many others injured.

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The incident occurred at Basorun Islamic High School during a children’s carnival today.

The state government has swiftly responded, mobilizing a rapid response team and transporting victims to various hospitals within the Ibadan metropolis for medical attention.

Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, appreciated the Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, for activating response teams to assist at the scene.

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This devastating incident comes amidst a series of tragic events in Oyo state, including a recent truck crash that killed four students and an okada rider.

The state government has pledged to support the affected families and ensure accountability for the incident.

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