Alhaja Oriyomi Hamzat, Chairman of Agidigbo 88.7 FM, has stated that the recent stampede at a Christmas funfair in Ibadan, which claimed the lives of 35 children, was not entirely the fault of Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, the event’s organizer.
On December 18, 2024, a tragic stampede occurred during a Christmas funfair at Islamic High School in the Bashorun district of Ibadan, Nigeria. The event, which aimed to distribute ₦5,000, free food, and scholarships to 5,000 children, turned fatal when an unexpected crowd of over 7,000 people overwhelmed the venue. This led to chaos, resulting in 35 deaths and six injuries.
The event was organized by Olori Naomi Silekunola, the Women in Need of Guidance and Support Foundation, and Agidigbo 88.7 FM. In connection with the tragedy, eight individuals, including Olori Naomi Silekunola, have been arrested, with investigations ongoing.
In a statement attributed to Oriyomi Hamzat by Rich Adéyínká Arífálò in a Facebook post, the Agidigbo FM chairman who was hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the stampede was quoted to have said:
Authorities are continuing their investigations into the stampede to identify the causes and any lapses in planning or execution.
Since the Ibadan tragedy, similar incidents have occurred at charity events in Okija, Anambra State, and Maitama, Abuja, underscoring the need for improved crowd management at large gatherings.
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