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This aerial photograph reveals a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event happened
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A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has actually eliminated 35 kids and seriously hurt 6 others, police stated on Thursday.
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The injured children were receiving medical attention following the event, which took place on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State [Police Command](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/thisday-newspaper/) stated.
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"8 persons have considering that been arrested for their numerous participations", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.
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Among those detained was the main sponsor of the event at the Basorun Islamic High School, which was arranged by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM radio.
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The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has actually opened a probe, Osifeso added.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed profound sadness over the awful event".
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He provided his "wholehearted condolences" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving families who have lost their cherished kids".
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He prompted the "Oyo State government to take every necessary procedure to prevent such a catastrophe from returning", the statement by the presidency included.
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"Among the important actions are a comprehensive review of all public occasions' precaution, rigorous enforcement of safety regulations, and routine safety audits of event venues," Tinubu included.
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- 'Rest in peace' -
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Nigeria has seen several fatal stampedes in recent months.
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In March, 2 [students passed](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/daily-trust-newspaper/) away and 23 were hurt after being crushed as thousands collected for totally free bags of rice distributed by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.
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Later that month, another stampede killed four females who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a rich entrepreneur in the city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) money gifts to assist pay for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Witnesses stated members of the crowd pushed to get hold of the cash, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria grappled with its worst economic crisis in a generation.
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his [condolences](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/investigative-news/peoples-gazette-news/) for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.
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"Our hearts stay with the families and enjoyed ones impacted by this disaster. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.
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"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose pleasure has unexpectedly been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he included.
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