Over 20 children feared killed in stampede over Christmas gift in Ibadan.

No fewer than 20 children have reportedly been trampled to death in a stampede in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, during a Christmas celebration organised for children.

It was learnt that the event was organised by a radio station owned by popular broadcaster, which promised gifts for those in attendance.
Many of the children, it was learnt, have been rushed to the University of Ibadan College Hospital, where some had been confirmed dead while doctors have been battling to save the others.

“About twenty children have been reportedly killed while some have been rushed to UCH in Ibadan following an unfortunate stampede that occurred at the venue,” an eyewitness said on X.
One of them by name chemilly20 said, “A lot of people have lost their children’s lives because of free gifts from agidigbo. UCH is full of dead body, God have mercy ooo”.