A viral video has surfaced showing Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, a famous broadcaster, desperately trying to control the massive crowd at the scene of the Ibadan stampede incident.
The video captures Hamzat shedding tears as he attempts to rescue a child trampled in the stampede. This heartbreaking scene unfolded before the event even started, as people surged into the venue without security personnel present to manage the crowd.
According to eyewitnesses, Hamzat pleaded with attendees to leave the venue, even using his radio platform to urge people to return home. Unfortunately, his pleas were ignored, and the crowd refused to disperse. The event, intended to provide scholarships and gifts to children aged 0-13, turned into a disaster.
The Ibadan stampede incident has resulted in murder charges against the organizers, including Queen Naomi and Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat. Investigations are ongoing to determine how the situation spiralled out of control.