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This aerial photo reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the incident occurred

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has actually killed 35 children and seriously injured six others, cops stated on Thursday.
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The were getting medical attention following the incident, which occurred on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command stated.

"8 individuals have actually considering that been jailed for their numerous participations", police representative Adewale Osifeso said 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 actually opened a probe, Osifeso added.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a statement "expressed extensive unhappiness over the awful event".

He used his "sincere condolences" to locals, state authorities and the "grieving families who have lost their cherished children".

He urged the "Oyo State government to take every necessary procedure to avoid such a disaster from reoccurring", the statement by the presidency added.

"Among the vital actions are a comprehensive review of all public occasions' safety measures, rigorous enforcement of safety policies, and routine safety audits of occasion venues," Tinubu included.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has actually seen several deadly stampedes in recent months.

In March, two students died and 23 were hurt after being crushed as thousands gathered for complimentary bags of rice given out by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede eliminated 4 ladies who had been waiting outside the workplace of a wealthy 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 pushed to get hold of the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst financial crisis in a generation.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had actually shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.
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"Our hearts stay with the households and liked ones affected by this tragedy. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.

"We sympathise with the parents whose pleasure has actually all of a sudden been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he added.