Men of the Oyo State Police Command have detained the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi.
DAILY POST learned that Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday and has been detained since then.
Our correspondent reports that the principal’s detention is in connection with the stampede that occurred at the school on Wednesday.
Police Detain School Principal Over Ibadan Carnival Stampede That Claimed 32 Lives
The Oyo State Police Command has detained Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, in connection with the tragic stampede that occurred during a children’s carnival at the school on Wednesday. The incident reportedly claimed the lives of at least 32 children and left several others injured.
The carnival, organized by Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, turned tragic when a rush to access the event venue spiraled into chaos. The stampede has sparked outrage and calls for accountability.
Sources close to the principal revealed that Fasasi was invited by the police at around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. He honored the invitation but was subsequently detained at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in the Iyaganku area of Ibadan. As of the time of this report, the principal remains in custody.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the stampede, with questions surrounding crowd control measures and safety protocols at the event. The police have not yet released an official statement on Fasasi’s detention or the ongoing investigation.
The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the nation, prompting calls for stricter regulations for public events, particularly those involving children. Families of the victims continue to mourn as the state and organizers face mounting pressure to ensure accountability and prevent future occurrences.
