35 children die at the fair in Nigeria
35 children die at the fair in Nigeria
At least 35 children were killed in a tragedy during a fair in southwestern Nigeria, and six other suffered critical injuries, as the police said. The incident occurred in the city of Ibadan, where a large crowd came together and there was a crowd.
arrests and investigations
Eight people were arrested due to their alleged participation in the incident. The main sponsor of the event is among those arrested, reported a police spokesman in the state of Oyo. The investigation has already been transferred to the murder department of the criminal police.sympathy and reactions of the authorities
The governor of Oyo, Seyi Makinde, expressed his condolences on social media: "This is a very sad day for us here in the state of Oyo. We mourn with the parents, whose joy is suddenly mourning due to these deaths," wrote Macinde. He promised that everyone who is directly or indirectly involved in this tragedy will be held accountable, and asked the population for patience, while the security authorities examine the incident.
past of mass panics in Nigeria
nigeria, a West African country with more than 236 million inhabitants, has experienced several fatal crowd accidents in recent years. In February, the Nigerian Customs service confirmed that several people were trampled to death during a crowd on a warehouse in Lagos when they were waiting for discounts. Even at a church event in 2022, more than 30 people, including many children, died when there was a crowd.
conclusion
These incidents illustrate the dangers that can be associated with large crowds. It is to be hoped that the current investigations will lead to more security and prevention at future events to avoid further tragedies.