Atiku mourns Ibadan Funfair stampede deaths

By Olaitan Ibrahim

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed his deep sorrow over the death of over 30 children who lost their lives in a stampede that occurred during a children’s carnival in Ibadan, Oyo State on Wednesday.

Atiku also extended his condolences to the Oyo State government, residents and the grieving families who have lost their children in the unfortunate event.

The condolence message was contained in a post he shared on his X handle on Thursday.

The post reads, “How do we tell nearly three dozen parents and wards that the children they saw off with excitement to a holiday funfair in Ibadan will not be returning home, not even late for Christmas? I am heartbroken, like millions of our citizens, over the tragedy that befell children who only wanted to have some fun after the rigours of the school term had come to an end.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the families who may have had their beautiful flowers plucked from them so early in the day. I pray that Almighty God provides comfort to all affected families and friends and heals the injured.

“My deepest condolences also go to the government and people of Oyo State. May the beautiful souls of the deceased rest in peace.”

It was reported that 35 children died during a stampede at a funfair on Wednesday.

Investigation found that the stampede happened when attendees, mostly children, tried to force their way through the school’s main gate.

Reports revealed that the event was intended to host 5,000 children, but more than 7,500 arrived, making the situation worse.

Several sources mentioned that some children and parents stayed overnight at the venue in anticipation of the event.

Following the stampede, the police announced that the orgnisers of the funfair were arrested for investigation.

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