By Ayodele Oni
A post-convocation party in Ekiti state has ended in tragedy as three of the guests lost their life.
The incident happened on Saturday after the convocation ceremony of Bamidele Olumilua University in Ikere-Ekiti.
It was gathered that the incident occurred at a popular hotel in the town, where scores of students and fresh graduates had gathered to celebrate the successful second convocation ceremony of the University.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that the atmosphere, initially charged with excitement and jubilation, descended into chaos after a disagreement among some guests escalated into a violent altercation.
The situation reportedly spiraled out of control when individuals allegedly began wielding sharp objects, triggering panic among party-goers.
According to sources, the fear of imminent danger led to a frantic rush for safety, resulting in a stampede within the premises.
In the confusion that followed, several persons were said to have fallen and trampled upon.
“Unfortunately, in the ensuing melee, three persons lost their lives,” a source disclosed.
“Two of the victims died as a result of the stampede, while another was reportedly attacked during the violence.
“One of those who died was a fresh graduate who had participated in the convocation ceremony earlier that day.”
The tragedy has been further compounded by reports that two of the deceased were siblings, throwing their family and the wider community into deep mourning.
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