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This aerial photograph shows a basic view of the city of Ibadan in [southwestern](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/vanguard-newspaper/) Nigeria, where the occurrence happened
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A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has actually eliminated 35 children and seriously [injured](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/daily-trust-newspaper/) 6 others, authorities stated on Thursday.
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The hurt kids were receiving medical attention following the incident, which took place on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command said.
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"8 persons have actually since been apprehended for their numerous involvements", authorities representative 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 opened a probe, Osifeso included.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a statement "revealed extensive sadness over the tragic occurrence".
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He offered his "genuine condolences" to locals, state authorities and the "grieving households who have actually lost their beloved children".
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He prompted the "Oyo State federal government to take every required measure to prevent such a disaster from repeating", the declaration by the presidency added.
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"Among the important actions are an extensive review of all public occasions' security measures, stringent enforcement of security policies, and routine safety audits of event locations," Tinubu included.
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- 'Rest in peace' -
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Nigeria has seen a number of deadly stampedes in recent months.
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In March, two trainees passed away and 23 were injured after being squashed as thousands collected totally [free bags](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/business/nairametrics-news/) of rice distributed by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.
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Later that month, another stampede killed 4 females who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a wealthy businessman in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash gifts to help spend for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Witnesses said members of the crowd pushed to acquire the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria grappled with its worst recession in a generation.
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Oyo State Governor Seyi had actually shared his acknowledgements 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 left rest in peace," Makinde stated.
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"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose delight has all of a sudden been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he added.
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