kinamohammad1/yohaigng-news
1
0
Code Issues Projects Wiki

Update 'Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children'

Kina Mohammad 2024-12-23 00:46:28 +08:00
commit 231797b974
1 changed files with 18 additions and 0 deletions
Show Stats Download Patch File Download Diff File Expand all files Collapse all files

18
Nigeria-School-Fair-Stampede-Kills-35-Children.md Normal file

@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
<br>This aerial picture shows a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence took place<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
<br>A stampede at a school funfair in the city of Ibadan has killed 35 kids and seriously injured six others, cops said on Thursday.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
<br>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.<br>
<br>"8 persons have considering that been apprehended for their numerous involvements", authorities representative Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.<br>
<br>Among those apprehended was the main sponsor of the occasion at the [Basorun Islamic](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/naijanews-com/) High School, which was arranged 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 included.<br>
<br>Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed extensive sadness over the tragic occurrence".<br>
<br>He provided his "sincere acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "mourning households who have lost their precious kids".<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>"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.<br>
<br>- 'Rest in peace' -<br>
<br>Nigeria has seen a number of lethal stampedes in recent months.<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>Later that month, another stampede killed 4 women who had been waiting outside the office of a wealthy business person in the [northern city](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/investigative-news/premium-times/) of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) money presents to help spend for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.<br>
<br>Witnesses said members of the crowd pressed to [acquire](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/forums/gistmania-news/) the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst recession in a generation.<br>
<br>Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.<br>
<br>"Our hearts remain with the families and liked 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 unexpectedly been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he added.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/AviatorGameOnlineBET9JA)