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The Oyo State Police Command has reportedly detained the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, in connection with the stampede that occurred at the school during a children’s carnival.
The tragic incident, which led to the loss of several children’s lives, took place during an event organized by Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
Sources revealed that Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday around 4 PM and has been held at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Iyaganku, Ibadan, since his arrival.
As of the time of filing this report, the principal remains in custody, with investigations ongoing.
(The Nation)
