This aerial picture shows a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence took place
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A stampede at a school funfair in the city of Ibadan has killed 35 kids and seriously injured six others, cops said on Thursday.
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The injured kids were receiving medical attention following the occurrence, which occurred on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command said.
"8 persons have considering that been apprehended for their numerous involvements", authorities representative Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.
Among those apprehended was the main 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 declaration "expressed extensive sadness over the tragic occurrence".
He provided his "sincere acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "mourning households who have lost their precious kids".
He advised the "Oyo State federal government to take every essential step to avoid such a catastrophe from reoccurring", the statement by the presidency included.
"Among the important actions are a comprehensive evaluation of all public events' precaution, strict enforcement of security guidelines, and regular safety audits of occasion venues," Tinubu included.
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Nigeria has seen a number of lethal stampedes in recent months.
In March, 2 students died and 23 were hurt after being squashed as thousands gathered totally free bags of rice distributed by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.
Later that month, another stampede killed 4 women who had been waiting outside the office of a wealthy business person in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) money presents to help spend for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Witnesses said members of the crowd pressed to acquire the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria faced 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 liked 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 unexpectedly been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he added.
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Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children
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