Oyo Information Commissioner, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in his written statement, stated that there was a stampede at the special fair held in Ibadan, the capital of the state yesterday.
THEY WERE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Oyelade announced that 32 children lost their lives and many children were injured in the stampede. Stating that the injured were transferred to surrounding hospitals, Oyelade stated that the investigation into the incident is continuing.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde stated in his statement that an investigation was launched into the incident and the organizers of the fair were detained. (AA)