This aerial photograph reveals a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence occurred
A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has actually killed 35 children and seriously injured 6 others, authorities stated on Thursday.
The hurt kids were receiving medical attention following the event, which occurred on Wednesday in city, Oyo State Police Command stated.
"8 persons have actually considering that been detained for their different involvements", authorities representative Adewale Osifeso stated in a declaration.
Among those detained 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 opened a probe, Osifeso included.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed profound sadness over the terrible event".
He provided his "genuine acknowledgements" to locals, state authorities and the "grieving families who have actually lost their beloved children".
He urged the "Oyo State government to take every essential step to prevent such a catastrophe from returning", the statement by the presidency added.
"Among the vital actions are a thorough review of all public events' precaution, stringent enforcement of safety regulations, and routine safety audits of occasion venues," Tinubu included.
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Nigeria has actually seen a number of fatal stampedes in recent months.
In March, 2 students died and 23 were injured after being squashed as thousands collected totally free bags of rice handed out by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.
Later that month, another stampede eliminated four women who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a wealthy businessman in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash gifts to help 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 faced its worst recession in a generation.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had actually shared his acknowledgements for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.
"Our hearts remain with the households and liked ones affected by this catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde stated.
"We sympathise with the parents whose delight has actually all of a sudden been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he added.