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This aerial photograph shows a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the incident happened
A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 kids and seriously injured six others, authorities stated on Thursday.
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The hurt children were getting medical attention following the event, which took place on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command said.
"8 persons have given that been apprehended for their numerous involvements", authorities representative Adewale Osifeso stated in a statement.
Among those detained was the primary sponsor of the event 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 opened a probe, Osifeso included.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed profound unhappiness over the terrible occurrence".
He offered his "genuine condolences" to residents, state authorities and the "mourning families who have actually lost their cherished children".
He advised the "Oyo State government to take every needed measure to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring", the statement by the presidency added.
"Among the necessary actions are a comprehensive review of all public events' safety steps, strict enforcement of security guidelines, and regular safety audits of event venues," Tinubu added.
- 'Rest in peace' -
Nigeria has actually seen numerous deadly stampedes in recent months.
In March, two trainees died and 23 were hurt after being squashed as thousands gathered free bags of rice given out by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.
Later that month, another stampede killed four ladies who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a rich business person in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash gifts to assist spend for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Witnesses stated members of the crowd pushed to get hold of the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria grappled with its worst economic crisis in a generation.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had actually shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.
"Our hearts remain with the families and liked ones impacted by this catastrophe. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.
"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose joy has actually suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he included.
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Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children
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