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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.
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"8 persons have considering that been apprehended for their numerous involvements", authorities representative Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.
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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.
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The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has actually opened a probe, Osifeso included.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed extensive sadness over the tragic occurrence".
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He provided his "sincere acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "mourning households who have lost their precious kids".
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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.
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"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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- 'Rest in peace' -
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Nigeria has seen a number of lethal stampedes in recent months.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.
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"Our hearts remain with the families and liked ones affected by this catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde said.
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"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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