A heartbreaking incident occurred at a carnival in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, where a stampede led to the deaths of several children.
The tragedy unfolded in the Bashorun area on Wednesday.
While the exact number of casualties remains unclear, it has been reported that many of the victims have been rushed to hospitals across Ibadan.
The carnival, slated for Wednesday, saw parents bringing their children to the venue a day early, with others arriving in the early hours of Wednesday.
The chaotic rush to enter the venue resulted in a deadly stampede, causing significant loss of life.
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