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This aerial picture reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event took place
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A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 children and seriously injured six others, cops said on Thursday.
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The injured kids were receiving medical attention following the event, which took location on Wednesday in city, Oyo State Police Command said.
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"8 persons have actually because been arrested for their numerous involvements", cops 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 High School, which was arranged by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo [FM radio](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/forums/nairaland-forum/).
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The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has actually opened a probe, [Osifeso](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/vanguard-newspaper/) added.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a statement "expressed profound sadness over the terrible occurrence".
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He provided his "heartfelt acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving families who have lost their precious kids".
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He advised the "Oyo State government to take every needed procedure to avoid such a catastrophe from persisting", the declaration by the presidency included.
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"Among the necessary actions are a comprehensive review of all public events' precaution, stringent enforcement of safety policies, and regular safety audits of event places," Tinubu included.
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- 'Rest in peace' -
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Nigeria has seen numerous fatal stampedes in current months.
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In March, 2 trainees died and 23 were injured after being squashed as thousands gathered free of charge bags of rice distributed by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.
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Later that month, another stampede eliminated four females who had actually been waiting outside the office of a rich business owner in the [northern city](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/tv-stations/arise-tv-news/) of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash presents to assist spend for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Witnesses said members of the crowd pushed to acquire the money, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst economic crisis 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 households and liked ones impacted by this tragedy. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.
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"We sympathise with the parents whose happiness has actually suddenly been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he added.
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