This aerial picture reveals a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event took place
A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has eliminated 35 children and seriously injured 6 others, authorities said on Thursday.
The injured children were getting medical attention following the event, which took location on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command stated.
"8 persons have since been arrested for their different participations", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.
Among those apprehended was the main sponsor of the occasion at the Basorun Islamic High School, which was by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM radio.
The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has actually opened a probe, Osifeso added.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed extensive unhappiness over the tragic occurrence".
He used his "heartfelt acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving households who have lost their cherished kids".
He prompted the "Oyo State federal government to take every needed step to avoid such a catastrophe from returning", the statement by the presidency included.
"Among the important actions are a thorough evaluation of all public occasions' precaution, strict enforcement of safety policies, and routine safety audits of event locations," Tinubu added.
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Nigeria has actually seen numerous lethal stampedes in recent months.
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In March, two students died and 23 were injured after being squashed as thousands gathered for complimentary bags of rice given out by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.
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Later that month, another stampede eliminated four women who had actually been waiting outside the office of a wealthy entrepreneur in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) money gifts to assist pay for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Witnesses stated members of the crowd pressed to get hold of the cash, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria came to grips with its worst economic crisis in a generation.
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had actually shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.
"Our hearts stay with the households and loved ones affected by this catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde said.
"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose happiness has actually suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he added.
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Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children
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