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[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)<br>This aerial photograph reveals a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence happened<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>"8 persons have actually considering that been detained for their numerous involvements", authorities representative Adewale Osifeso stated in a declaration.<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has opened a probe, Osifeso included.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
<br>Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a statement "revealed profound unhappiness over the terrible occurrence".<br>
<br>He provided his "genuine acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "mourning households who have actually lost their beloved children".<br>
<br>He advised the "Oyo State government to take every required measure to prevent such a disaster from repeating", the declaration by the presidency included.<br>
<br>"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.<br>
<br>- 'Rest in peace' -<br>
<br>Nigeria has seen several deadly stampedes in current months.<br>
<br>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/).<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>Witnesses said members of the crowd pressed to acquire the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst recession in a generation.<br>
<br>Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
<br>"Our hearts remain with the households and liked ones impacted by this catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde stated.<br>
<br>"We sympathise with the parents whose happiness has all of a sudden been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he added.<br>