IBADAN STAMPEDE: ‘We Asked People To Stop Going’ – Radio Speaks

The radio station which was used to broadcast a children’s funfair event in Ibadan, Oyo state has come out to debunk rumours of it being the sponsor.

This statement was released following accusations concerning heartbreaking loss of lives of people, mostly children at Islamic High school in the state.

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Daily Report Nigeria recalls that Agidigbo FM had made an announcement on Tuesday, December 17 about a giveaway event co sponsored by the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Queen Naomi.

Parents were asked to bring their wards to the venue to get their gifts, but tragedy struck following a stampede in the area.

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Although there hasn’t been a thorough confirmation of the number casualties, but rumours have it that over 30 people lost their lives on Tuesday.

In recent update, Agidigbo FM has come out to debunk claims of sponsoring the event, while adding that it was sponsored by an NGO.

The statement reads;

This is to inform the general public that the management of Agidigbo FM, Ibadan, received the news of the tragedy that heralded the children’s fun fair at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, organized by the WINGS Foundation, with great shock and wholeheartedly commiserates with the families involved,” 

“Amidst the tragedy, the news making the rounds says that Agidigbo FM is the organizer of the children’s funfair, however, the management wishes to state that Agidigbo FM is not the organizer of the event but one of the media outfits used to promote the event. 

“Upon receiving the notice that a mammoth crowd had assembled before 5 am this morning at the venue, Agidigbo FM, the people’s voice, used all media strategies to sensitize the populace with jingles and Public service Announcement, from that time that people should stop going to the venue of the funfair. 

“The organizers of the event also did all they could to ensure that the tragedy was curtailed by deploying security apparatus, medical officials, and other relevant agencies to come to the aid of those affected by this tragic event. 

“This a very sad day for us all, however, we call on the general public to shun the spread of fake news and contact Agidigbo FM, for more information.”