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<br>This aerial picture reveals a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event took place<br>
<br>A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern [Nigerian city](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/investigative-news/premium-times/) of Ibadan has eliminated 35 [children](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/investigative-news/peoples-gazette-news/) and seriously injured 6 others, authorities said on Thursday.<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>"8 persons have since been arrested for their different participations", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has actually opened a probe, Osifeso added.<br>
<br>Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed extensive unhappiness over the tragic occurrence".<br>
<br>He used his "heartfelt acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving households who have lost their cherished kids".<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>"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.<br>
<br>- 'Rest in peace' -<br>
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<br>Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had actually shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.<br>
<br>"Our hearts stay with the households and loved ones affected by this catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde said.<br>
<br>"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose happiness has actually suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he added.<br>