Tragedy struck in Ibadan, Oyo State, as a stampede at a Christmas funfair claimed the lives of at least 35 minors.
The festive event, which was heavily advertised, saw an overwhelming turnout, with children making up the majority of attendees. Unfortunately, overcrowding led to panic and chaos, resulting in the stampede.
Eyewitnesses reported that the venue lacked adequate crowd control measures, and emergency response was delayed. The families of the victims are calling for accountability from the organizers, with local authorities pledging to investigate the incident thoroughly.
The funfair tragedy has left the nation in mourning as citizens demand stricter safety regulations for public events.
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