Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children

This aerial picture reveals a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence took place

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has eliminated 35 kids and seriously injured six others, authorities stated on Thursday.

The injured children were getting medical attention following the event, which occurred on Wednesday in Nigeria’s third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command said.

„8 persons have since been apprehended for their numerous participations“, cops spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a statement.

Among those detained was the primary sponsor of the occasion at the Basorun Islamic High School, which was organised by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM radio.

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 unhappiness over the tragic incident“.

He offered his „genuine acknowledgements“ to residents, state and the „mourning families who have actually lost their beloved children“.

He urged the „Oyo State federal government to take every necessary step to prevent such a tragedy from persisting“, the declaration by the presidency included.

„Among the important actions are an extensive evaluation of all public events‘ precaution, strict enforcement of safety guidelines, and regular safety audits of event places,“ Tinubu added.

– ‚Rest in peace‘ –

Nigeria has actually seen numerous lethal stampedes in current months.

In March, two trainees passed away and 23 were harmed after being squashed as thousands collected totally free bags of rice given out by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede eliminated 4 women who had actually been waiting outside the office of a wealthy entrepreneur in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) money gifts to assist pay for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses stated members of the crowd pushed to acquire the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria came to grips with its worst recession in a generation.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his acknowledgements for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.

„Our hearts stay with the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,“ Makinde stated.

„We sympathise with the parents whose delight has suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths,“ he added.