Two students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) and a staff member of a Popular Hotel in Ikere Ekiti have been confirmed dead following a stampede incident at a convocation after-party held at the hotel.
Eyewitness accounts indicated that the atmosphere, initially charged with excitement and jubilation, descended into chaos after a disagreement among some attendees escalated into a violent altercation.
The situation reportedly spiraled out of control when individuals allegedly began wielding sharp objects, triggering panic among partygoers.
According to sources, the fear of imminent danger led to a frantic rush for safety, resulting in a stampede within the premises.
Meanwhile, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade has ordered thorough investigation into their deaths.
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Sunday Abutu.
The statement reads, “The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP FALADE ADEGOROYE MICHEAL, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident that happened at Emirate Hotel, Ikere-Ekiti, today being 19th of April at about 0100hrs, 2026 that led to the death of a staff of the hotel and two students of Bamidele Olumiluwa University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti(BOUESTI).
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the students, after their convocation on 18th April, 2028, decided to move to the hotel for a party. During the party which lasted till the following day, two yet to be identified students had an argument and began to fight.
“Others around decided to run out of the hotel premises and there was a stampede that claimed the lives of the three persons. The bodies of the deceased have been deposited in the morgue for autopsy.
“The CP, while sympathizing with the relatives and friends of the victims, calls for calm, as no stone will be left unturned concerning the unfortunate incident”.
