police: 35 children killed, in southern Nigeria stampede

stampede

35 children have been confirmed dead in a stampede at a funfair held at the Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan on Wednesday, December 18.

The Oyo State Police Command in a statement on Thursday also said that six persons were injured and receiving treatment.

In a statement, the Command’s spokesman, Adewale Osifeso, said seven suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident.

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