Oyo State Police have detained Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, the principal of Islamic High School, Ibadan, following a deadly stampede during a children's carnival. At least 32 children died in the incident, which occurred during a carnival organized by Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife.
The Oyo State Police have detained Abdullahi Fasasi, the principal of Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, following a tragic stampede at a children’s carnival on Wednesday. The event, organized by Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, was held at the school grounds. Tragically, at least 35 children lost their lives during the incident.
According to reports, Fasasi was invited to the police station at around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arriving, he was detained for questioning in connection with the stampede. Sources close to the principal revealed that Fasasi has been held at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Iyaganku, Ibadan, and as of the latest update, he has not been released.
The stampede occurred during a children's carnival where several children were reportedly injured in addition to the fatalities. The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the tragedy and are looking into whether there were any lapses in the event’s organization and safety protocols.
The police have not yet provided further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. The community and families affected by the tragedy are in mourning, and calls for accountability are growing. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and more information is expected to emerge as the authorities continue their inquiries.
