Tinubu orders investigation into stampede at children’s funfair, as police confirm 35 deaths
The Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered probe into stampede which claimed lives of 35 minors and six others sustaining serious injuries at a children’s funfair held at Basorun Islamic High School, Ibadan, Oyo State Capital.
Penpushing reports that the order was made known by spokesperson of President Bayo Onanuga in a statement, just as the Oyo State Police Command which confirmed the number of deaths disclosed that investigation had been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, with the Deputy Commissioner of Police leading it
The President in the statement emphasised that it was imperative to determine whether negligence or deliberate actions contributed to the incident, ensuring a transparent and accountable process, and urged the Oyo State Government to take every necessary measure to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring.
Penpushing further reports that Tinubu stated that among the essential actions, are a comprehensive review of all public events’ safety measures, strict enforcement of safety regulations and regular safety audits of event venues.
“Furthermore, President Tinubu calls on event organisers to prioritise the safety of all attendees, especially children. He stresses the importance of integrating professional security, protocol, and logistics at events to ensure the utmost safety of all participants. Our children’s safety and well-being remain paramount. No event should ever compromise their safety or take precedence over their lives’, the statement said
Penpushing also reports that the statement stated that the president extended his condolences to the government and people of Oyo State as well as to the grieving families who lost their children to the sad incident.
“In this moment of mourning, President Tinubu stands in solidarity with the affected families and offers prayers that the Almighty God will grant peace to the souls of those who have departed in this unfortunate event,” the statement said.
The Oyo State Police Command Public Relations Officer Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the deaths, as well as the arrest of eight suspects, and equally told residents of the axis not to panic as they will witness high-level patrols and visible police presence to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage of the unfortunate situation
Penpushing reports that Osifeso in the statement said the command sympathised with all the families and loved ones affected by the tragedy and assured residents of the state that justice would be served accordingly.
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