1 Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children

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This aerial photograph reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the incident took place

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has actually eliminated 35 children and seriously hurt 6 others, police stated on Thursday.

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

"8 persons have actually because been jailed for their different involvements", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso stated in a declaration.

Among those detained 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.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "revealed extensive unhappiness over the terrible event".

He offered his "heartfelt condolences" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving families who have lost their precious children".

He urged the "Oyo State federal government to take every needed step to prevent such a catastrophe from returning", the statement by the presidency included.

"Among the vital actions are a thorough evaluation of all public events' security steps, strict enforcement of security regulations, and regular security audits of occasion places," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen several fatal stampedes in recent months.

In March, two students died and 23 were hurt after being squashed as thousands gathered for complimentary bags of rice distributed by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede killed four females who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a person in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash presents to assist pay for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Witnesses said members of the crowd pushed to get hold of the money, causing a stampede, as Nigeria came to grips with 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 households and liked ones impacted by this catastrophe. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.

"We sympathise with the parents whose pleasure has suddenly been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he included.