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Forty children killed in crowd crush at Nigerian fairgrounds during annual Christmas celebration
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According to the articles, at least 35 children have died in a crowd crush at a school fair in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred when a large number of children, reportedly over 5,000, gathered at the venue, with the main organizers arriving to start the event. This led to a crush, resulting in the deaths of at least 35 children. Eight people have been arrested in connection with the incident, including the main sponsor of the event. The case has been transferred to the homicide section of the state's criminal investigation department, and a homicide investigation has been opened.
The Oyo State Police Command sympathizes with all the families and loved ones affected by the tragedy and assures the good people of the state that justice will be served accordingly.
I want to reassure our people that anyone directly or remotely involved in this disaster will be held accountable. Please remain calm as the security agencies investigate this unfortunate incident.
Our hearts remain with the families and loved ones impacted by this tragedy. May the souls of the departed rest in peace.
This is a very sad day for us here in Oyo State. We sympathise with the parents whose joy has suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths.
In this moment of mourning, President Tinubu stands in solidarity with the affected families and offers prayers that the Almighty God will grant peace to the souls of those who have departed in this unfortunate event.
Stampede at Nigerian Christmas funfair
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- 1.CTV News
- 2.The Guardian
- 3.CNN
- 4.BBC
- 5.Agidigbo FM
- 6.NAN News
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- 1.Nigeria
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- 1.Women in Need of Guidance and Support
- 2.Nasarawa State University
- 3.Basorun Islamic Highschool
- 4.Facebook
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- 1.Islam