This aerial photograph reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event occurred
A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has actually eliminated 35 children and seriously injured six others, cops stated on Thursday.
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The hurt children were getting medical attention following the incident, which occurred on Wednesday in city, Oyo State Police Command said.
"8 persons have actually because been detained for their different involvements", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso stated in a declaration.
Among those apprehended was the primary sponsor of the occasion 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 "expressed profound sadness over the terrible incident".
He offered his "genuine condolences" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving households who have actually lost their beloved children".
He advised the "Oyo State government to take every essential step to prevent such a tragedy from repeating", the statement by the presidency included.
"Among the essential actions are a comprehensive review of all public events' precaution, stringent enforcement of security regulations, and routine security audits of event places," Tinubu added.
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Nigeria has actually seen several fatal stampedes in recent months.
In March, 2 students passed away and 23 were harmed after being crushed as thousands gathered free of charge bags of rice given out by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.
Later that month, another stampede eliminated 4 ladies who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a rich businessman in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) money presents to assist spend for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Witnesses stated members of the crowd pushed to acquire the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst economic crisis in a generation.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had actually shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.
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"Our hearts remain with the households and loved ones affected by this tragedy. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde said.
"We sympathise with the parents whose pleasure has actually all of a sudden 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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