Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children > 자유게시판

This aerial photograph shows a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence took place

A stampede at a school funfair in the city of Ibadan has eliminated 35 children and seriously hurt 6 others, police said on Thursday.

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

"8 individuals have given that been apprehended for their numerous involvements", police representative Adewale Osifeso stated in a statement.

Among those apprehended 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 added.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "revealed extensive sadness over the awful event".

He used his "wholehearted acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving families who have lost their precious children".

He prompted the "Oyo State federal government to take every needed step to avoid such a disaster from reoccurring", the declaration by the presidency added.

"Among the necessary actions are an extensive evaluation of all public events' precaution, rigorous enforcement of safety regulations, and regular security audits of event locations," Tinubu included.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has actually seen several deadly stampedes in recent months.

In March, 2 trainees died and 23 were hurt after being crushed as thousands gathered totally free bags of rice distributed 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 business person in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) money gifts to assist pay 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 came to grips with its worst economic crisis in a generation.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.

"Our hearts remain with the households and enjoyed ones affected by this tragedy. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde said.

"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose joy has suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he added.