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1 Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children

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This aerial photo reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event happened

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 kids and seriously injured 6 others, authorities stated on Thursday.
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The injured kids were getting medical attention following the incident, which took location on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command stated.

"8 persons have actually given that been apprehended for their numerous involvements", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso stated in a declaration.

Among those apprehended was the main sponsor of the event at the Basorun Islamic High School, which was arranged by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM radio.

The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has actually opened a probe, Osifeso included.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a statement "revealed extensive unhappiness over the awful event".

He offered his "heartfelt condolences" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving households who have lost their cherished kids".

He prompted the "Oyo State government to take every necessary step to prevent such a catastrophe from persisting", the by the presidency included.

"Among the necessary actions are a thorough evaluation of all public events' precaution, stringent enforcement of safety policies, and routine security audits of occasion venues," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has actually seen several lethal stampedes in current months.

In March, two students passed away and 23 were harmed after being crushed as thousands gathered free of charge bags of rice distributed by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.
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Later that month, another stampede eliminated four ladies who had been waiting outside the office of a rich businessman in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash presents to assist pay for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses stated members of the crowd pressed to acquire the money, causing a stampede, as Nigeria came to grips with its worst recession in a generation.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.

"Our hearts remain with the families and enjoyed ones affected by this catastrophe. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde said.

"We sympathise with the parents whose pleasure has actually unexpectedly been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he added.