
On Wednesday, a devastating incident occurred at a funfair in southwest Nigeria, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 35 children and leaving six others critically injured. The event took place at an Islamic school in the city of Ibadan, where a crowd crush led to this heartbreaking outcome.
Authorities have taken swift action, with eight individuals arrested for their alleged involvement in the incident, including the main sponsor of the event. The organizers, known as Women in Need of Guidance and Support (WING), had planned to host 5,000 children under the age of 13 at the free event, offering prizes such as scholarships.