Authorities said that a stampede at a funfair in southwest Nigeria on Wednesday claimed the lives of numerous children.
The incident took place at the Islamic High School in Basorun, Oyo State, which is close to Lagos, the state's commercial center. According to a statement from state governor Seyi Makinde, security personnel arrived on the spot and took the event planners into custody.
According to Nigeria's national emergency services, a team has been sent in to aid the casualties.
Parents were encouraged to look for any missing people as their children were being sent to nearby hospitals for injuries sustained at the event.
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