A harrowing incident unfolded in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as a stampede at a popular event venue left several people dead and many others injured. Among the victims was a distraught mother who narrowly escaped the tragedy, leaving her with a profound sense of loss and shock.
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Naija247news gathered that the stampede occurred at a renowned event center in the city. The exact cause of the stampede remains unclear, but eyewitness accounts suggest a sudden surge of the crowd triggered the panic.
One of the survivors, a young mother, recounted her terrifying ordeal. “I was there with my baby, enjoying the event,” she said. “Suddenly, there was a commotion, and people started pushing and shoving. I was swept away by the crowd, and I couldn’t hold onto my baby.”
Naija247news understands that the stampede led to a chaotic scene, with people desperately trying to escape the crush. Emergency responders, including the police and paramedics, were quickly dispatched to the scene to assist the injured and evacuate the venue.
“It was a horrific sight,” said a local resident who witnessed the aftermath. “People were lying on the ground, some unconscious, others crying out in pain. The scene was chaotic, and it was clear that many lives had been lost.”
Naija247news reports that the exact number of casualties is still being determined, but preliminary reports indicate that several people have died, and many more have been injured. The incident has sparked widespread concern and calls for increased safety measures at public events.
The Oyo State government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and has pledged to investigate the incident to prevent future occurrences. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the stampede to come forward and assist with the investigation.
