Eight Arrested in Oyo State Tragedy Investigation Underway
“Eight persons have since been arrested for their various involvements” in the incident, which took place on Wednesday in Nigeria’s third largest city, Oyo State Police Command spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a statement.
Among those detained was the main sponsor of the event at the Basorun Islamic High School, which was organized by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM radio.
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The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has opened a probe, he added.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde shared his condolences on X Wednesday.
“Our hearts remain with the families and loved ones impacted by this tragedy. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,” Makinde said.
“We sympathize with the parents whose joy has suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths,” he added.
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