Convocation Celebration Turns Deadly at Ikere-Ekiti Hotel: Three Killed, Many Injured

Late last night, a stampede at a post-convocation after-party at Emirates Hotel in Ikere-Ekiti left three people dead and several others hospitalized. Two victims were students of BOUESTI and one was a hotel staff member. Eyewitnesses say the rush began when a large crowd tried to move between sections of the venue. Panic spread quickly, triggering the fatal crush. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the deceased. Families are being notified, and police and hospital officials are expected to issue an official update soon. Investigations into the cause of the stampede are ongoing. Further details will be provided as more information becomes available.

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