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1 Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children

This aerial picture reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event happened

A stampede at a in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has actually killed 35 kids and seriously injured 6 others, authorities stated on Thursday.

The injured kids were getting medical attention following the occurrence, which took place on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command stated.

"8 persons have actually considering that been jailed for their numerous participations", authorities spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a statement.

Among those apprehended was the main sponsor of the event at the Basorun Islamic 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 opened a probe, Osifeso added.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a statement "revealed profound sadness over the tragic event".
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He provided his "sincere acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving households who have actually lost their cherished kids".

He urged the "Oyo State government to take every required step to avoid such a tragedy from returning", the statement by the presidency added.

"Among the essential actions are a thorough review of all public occasions' precaution, rigorous enforcement of safety guidelines, and regular security audits of event venues," Tinubu included.

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Nigeria has actually seen numerous lethal stampedes in current months.

In March, two trainees passed away and 23 were hurt after being crushed as thousands gathered free of charge bags of rice distributed by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede killed 4 females who had been waiting outside the office of a wealthy business owner in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash presents to help pay for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses stated members of the crowd pressed to get hold of the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria came to grips with its worst economic crisis in a generation.
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his acknowledgements for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.

"Our hearts stay with the households and loved ones affected by this catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde said.

"We sympathise with the parents whose joy has all of a sudden been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he added.