Stampede at Nigerian School Fair Leaves Several Children Dead

The tragic incident occurred at a holiday fair in Oyo State, prompting a security response and an investigation into the cause.

Several children lost their lives during a stampede at a school-organized holiday fair in Islamic High School Basorun, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Local authorities, including Governor Seyi Makinde, confirmed the fatalities and expressed condolences to the grieving families.
Security forces have been deployed to the site to ensure safety and prevent further incidents in the aftermath of the tragedy.
The exact cause of the stampede and the precise number of fatalities remain under investigation by officials.
The incident is part of a troubling pattern of deadly crowd surges in Nigeria, with similar tragedies occurring at charity events and government programs in recent years.