Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children > 자유게시판

This aerial photo shows a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event happened

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 kids and seriously injured 6 others, cops said on Thursday.

The hurt kids were getting medical attention following the event, which occurred on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command stated.

"8 persons have actually considering that been detained for their numerous involvements", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.

Among those detained was the main sponsor of the event at the High School, which was arranged by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM radio.

The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has actually opened a probe, Osifeso included.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a statement "expressed profound sadness over the terrible event".

He used his "genuine acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving households who have actually lost their beloved kids".

He advised the "Oyo State government to take every required measure to avoid such a catastrophe from returning", the declaration by the presidency added.

"Among the important actions are a detailed evaluation of all public events' precaution, stringent enforcement of safety regulations, and regular safety audits of event locations," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen a number of deadly stampedes in current months.

In March, 2 trainees died and 23 were hurt after being crushed 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 killed 4 women who had actually been waiting outside the office of a rich business person in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash presents to assist spend for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses said members of the crowd pressed to get hold of the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria grappled with its worst recession in a generation.

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

"Our hearts remain with the households and loved ones impacted by this tragedy. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde stated.

"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose pleasure has all of a sudden been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he added.