A total of 20 children have been trampled to death at Basorun Islamic High School Ibadan in a special Christmas party organized for children.
The Network gathered that the children’s party was organized by a radio station operated by a popular broadcaster who promised gift items to those in attendance.
A source said that so many children were rushed to the University College IHospital, Ibadan, for medical attention.
It was learnt that while some of the children have been confirmed dead, doctors are battling to save those in critical conditions.
The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the children were killed in stampede that occurred at an event.
He added that the government immediately deployed security operatives to the scene of the unfortunate incident.
Oyelade stated that the government was not involved in the organization of the event.
The hospital’s Management had not issued a statement on the sad incident.
