Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children > 자유게시판

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

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

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

"8 individuals have actually considering that been arrested for their numerous participations", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.

Among those apprehended was the primary sponsor of the event 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 actually opened a probe, Osifeso included.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed extensive unhappiness over the tragic incident".

He provided his "wholehearted condolences" to locals, state authorities and the "grieving families who have actually lost their cherished children".

He prompted the "Oyo State federal government to take every required step to avoid such a catastrophe from persisting", the statement by the presidency added.

"Among the important actions are a detailed review of all public events' safety steps, rigorous enforcement of safety regulations, and regular security audits of event places," Tinubu included.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen numerous deadly stampedes in recent months.

In March, 2 students passed away and 23 were hurt after being crushed as thousands gathered free of charge bags of rice given out by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede eliminated four females who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a rich entrepreneur in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) money presents to assist spend for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses stated members of the crowd pressed to acquire the cash, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst financial crisis in a generation.

Oyo State Governor Seyi had actually 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 left rest in peace," Makinde stated.

"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose happiness has all of a sudden been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he included.