The government of Edo has visited families affected by a tragic incident that occurred during Children’s Day celebrations, offering condolences and immediate support to those impacted.

Officials from the state government met with the bereaved and injured families, describing the incident as unfortunate and deeply painful for the state.

During the visit, government representatives assured affected families that medical care and other necessary assistance would be provided to support recovery and ease their burden.

Authorities also said a full investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the mishap and to prevent a recurrence of similar incidents in future celebrations.

The state government extended its sympathies to all affected households and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening safety measures at public events across Edo State.

Residents have continued to express concern over the incident, calling for improved crowd control and emergency response planning during large gatherings.

The government urged the public to remain calm as investigations continue.