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+[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)<br>This aerial picture reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event took place<br>
+<br>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.<br>
+<br>The injured kids were receiving medical attention following the event, which took location on Wednesday in  city, Oyo State Police Command said.<br>
+<br>"8 persons have actually because been arrested for their numerous involvements", cops representative Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.<br>
+<br>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/).<br>
+<br>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.<br>
+<br>Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a statement "expressed profound sadness over the terrible occurrence".<br>
+<br>He provided his "heartfelt acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving families who have lost their precious kids".<br>
+<br>He advised the "Oyo State government to take every needed procedure to avoid such a catastrophe from persisting", the declaration by the presidency included.<br>
+<br>"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.<br>
+<br>- 'Rest in peace' -<br>
+<br>Nigeria has seen numerous fatal stampedes in current months.<br>
+<br>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.<br>
+<br>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.<br>
+<br>Witnesses said members of the crowd pushed to acquire the money, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst economic crisis in a generation.<br>
+<br>Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
+<br>"Our hearts remain with the households and liked ones impacted by this tragedy. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.<br>
+<br>"We sympathise with the parents whose happiness has actually suddenly been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he added.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)