Organizers of a children’s funfair where many were feared dead following a stampede on Wednesday, at the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, have been arrested.

The state governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed that the organizers are in custody as investigations continue to determine the cause of the stampede.

He made this known in a statement he shared on his official X handle on Wednesday.

Makinde said measures have been taken to prevent further death while sympathizing with the victims and their families.

He also assured the public that those responsible would face appropriate consequences.

Recall that many were feared dead while others were injured in a stampede that occurred during a children’s carnival.

Though the state government did not reveal the identities of the organisers, findings revealed that the funfair was organized by the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, in collaboration with Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Ibadan, owned by Oriyomi Hamzat.