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This aerial photograph reveals a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence happened
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A stampede at a school funfair in the [Nigerian city](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/tv-stations/channels-tv-news/) of Ibadan has killed 35 kids and seriously injured six others, police stated on Thursday.
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The hurt kids were receiving medical attention following the event, which occurred on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command stated.
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"8 persons have actually considering that been detained for their numerous involvements", authorities representative Adewale Osifeso stated in a declaration.
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Among those apprehended was the main sponsor of the occasion at the Basorun Islamic High School, which was organised 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 profound unhappiness over the terrible occurrence".
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He provided his "genuine acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "mourning households who have actually lost their beloved children".
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He advised the "Oyo State government to take every required measure to prevent such a disaster from repeating", the declaration by the presidency included.
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"Among the important actions are a comprehensive evaluation of all public events' precaution, strict enforcement of safety policies, and routine safety audits of event venues," Tinubu included.
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- 'Rest in peace' -
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Nigeria has seen several deadly stampedes in current months.
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In March, 2 students passed away and 23 were injured after being squashed as thousands gathered for complimentary bags of rice handed out by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in [main Nigeria](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/investigative-news/sahara-reporters/).
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Later that month, another stampede killed 4 women who had actually been waiting outside the office of a [rich entrepreneur](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/naijanews-com/) in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) money presents to help pay for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Witnesses said members of the crowd pressed to acquire the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst recession in a generation.
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.
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"Our hearts remain with the households and liked ones impacted by this catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde stated.
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"We sympathise with the parents whose happiness has all of a sudden been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he added.
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