This aerial photograph shows a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence took place

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has actually killed 35 kids and seriously injured six others, cops stated on Thursday.

The injured children were receiving medical attention following the occurrence, which happened on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command stated.

"8 persons have actually considering that been apprehended for their numerous involvements", authorities spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.

Among those detained was the main sponsor of the event at the Basorun Islamic High School, which was organised by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM radio.

The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has actually opened a probe, Osifeso added.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "revealed profound unhappiness over the terrible event".

He provided his "sincere condolences" to residents, state authorities and the "mourning families who have actually lost their cherished children".

He prompted the "Oyo State federal government to take every necessary measure to avoid such a disaster from reoccurring", the statement by the presidency included.

"Among the vital actions are a comprehensive review of all public events' precaution, rigorous enforcement of safety regulations, and regular safety audits of event places," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has actually seen several lethal stampedes in recent months.

In March, two students died and 23 were injured after being crushed as thousands gathered totally free bags of rice handed out by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede killed 4 women who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a wealthy business person in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) money gifts to help pay for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses said members of the crowd pressed to acquire the cash, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria grappled with its worst financial crisis in a generation.

Oyo State Makinde had actually shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.

"Our hearts stay with the families and liked ones affected by this catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde stated.

"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose joy has all of a sudden been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he added.