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It was a deadly crush that claimed the lives of unspecified number of children in Ibadan, southwest Nigeria. The incident occurred at a carnival and charity event on Wednesday. The exact number of casualties is still not known as the authorities are yet to give specific details. However, residents in Basharoun area of Ibadan said over 5,000 children were gathered at the venue of the carnival.