Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, the Chairman of Agidigbo FM, is reportedly unconscious and receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Ibadan following the devastating stampede that claimed the lives of 35 people, mostly children, and left several others injured.
The tragic event, which occurred during a funfair in Ibadan, has plunged the city into mourning. According to an anonymous source, the incident deeply affected Hamzat, who collapsed from shock after learning of the tragic loss.
“The chairman couldn’t handle the news of the unfortunate event and passed out. He is currently receiving medical attention,” the source disclosed, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.
The stampede has left a trail of devastation, with grieving families mourning their loved ones.
Six individuals remain hospitalized due to injuries sustained, while Oyo State Police have arrested eight suspects in connection with the incident.
Further updates on Hamzat’s condition and the ongoing investigations are expected as authorities work to unravel the circumstances that led to the tragic event.
This incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced safety measures at public gatherings, especially events involving children, to prevent future occurrences of such tragedies.
