Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM, is currently receiving medical attention after being overwhelmed by the devastating events that unfolded during Olori Naomi’s charity event in Ibadan. The tragedy, which involved a fatal stampede at the event, tragically claimed the lives of 35 children and left many others injured. The event, organized at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, was meant to be a charitable occasion but turned chaotic when overcrowding led to a stampede, resulting in heartbreaking loss of life.
Hamzat, who was present at the ill-fated event, was deeply affected by witnessing the horrific scenes of children collapsing in the stampede. The emotional and physical toll of the incident proved too much for him, and he was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital shortly after the tragic event unfolded. Sources close to Hamzat stated that the sight of the children suffering in such a violent way caused him immense distress, and he struggled to come to terms with the events that transpired. Witnessing the devastating loss of young lives has left a deep emotional scar on the media mogul.
The charity event, co-organized by Queen Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, and heavily promoted by Agidigbo FM, was intended to bring aid and relief to children in need. However, the situation quickly spiraled out of control as the venue became overcrowded. The lack of proper crowd control led to the tragic stampede, which has left the community in shock. Hamzat, having been actively involved in promoting the event, was particularly shaken by the outcome, as he had been looking forward to the positive impact the charity would have had.
A source from Agidigbo FM revealed that Hamzat’s health deteriorated rapidly after witnessing the stampede and the aftermath. “He was truly at the event, but when the stampede began, and children started collapsing, he couldn’t bear the sight. He also fell and had to be rushed to the hospital,” the source shared with Sahara Reporters. Hamzat is reportedly in a stable condition but remains emotionally and physically affected by the tragedy. The event has sent shockwaves not only through the Agidigbo FM family but also across the community and the wider region.
In response to the tragedy, the Oyo State government and police authorities have pledged a thorough investigation into the causes of the stampede, with the aim of identifying those responsible and ensuring that such a devastating event is not repeated. The tragedy has sparked a wave of sympathy and calls for better safety measures at public events, especially those involving children. As the community mourns the lives lost, the event continues to raise important questions about event management and crowd safety.
