- Crowd Crush at Nigerian School Fair Kills 35 Children
- The crush started when organisers started distributing food and gifts
- The school principal is among those who have been detained
Crowd Crush at Nigerian School Fair Kills 35 Children
A crowd crush at an event in southwestern Nigeria has claimed the lives of 35 children, with six others injured, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred Wednesday at Islamic High School in Basorun, Oyo State, during a crowded school fair near Lagos. Thousands had gathered for the event, organised by Women in Need of Guidance and Support, an NGO founded by Prophetess Naomi Silekunola.
Police reported the crush began when organisers started distributing food and gifts. Several individuals, including the school principal and Silekunola, have been detained as investigations continue.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu expressed “profound sadness” and extended condolences to the victims’ families. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde described the tragedy as a “sad day.”
The incident has sparked calls for improved safety measures at large public gatherings to prevent similar disasters in the future.
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