🇳🇬 35 Children Die in Crush at Nigerian Christmas Fair
A tragic crush at a Christmas fair in Ibadan, Nigeria, left 35 children dead after thousands arrived to receive free food. The event, organized by a local radio station and a charity, promised food parcels to the first 5,000 attendees.
Overwhelming crowds led to chaos, with children trampled in the rush. President Bola Tinubu has called for an investigation, while the organizers are in police custody for failing to ensure safety measures. Rising poverty and hunger in Nigeria highlight the desperation behind such tragedies.
INSIDER | UK
A tragic crush at a Christmas fair in Ibadan, Nigeria, left 35 children dead after thousands arrived to receive free food. The event, organized by a local radio station and a charity, promised food parcels to the first 5,000 attendees.
Overwhelming crowds led to chaos, with children trampled in the rush. President Bola Tinubu has called for an investigation, while the organizers are in police custody for failing to ensure safety measures. Rising poverty and hunger in Nigeria highlight the desperation behind such tragedies.
INSIDER | UK