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This aerial photograph shows a general 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 eliminated 35 children and seriously hurt 6 others, police stated on Thursday.

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

"8 individuals have actually since been apprehended for their various participations", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.

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

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

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a statement "expressed extensive unhappiness over the awful incident".

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

He urged the "Oyo State federal government to take every required procedure to prevent such a catastrophe from repeating", the statement by the presidency added.

"Among the essential actions are a thorough review of all public events' precaution, strict enforcement of safety guidelines, and regular safety audits of event venues," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen numerous deadly stampedes in recent months.

In March, 2 students passed away and 23 were injured after being squashed as thousands gathered free of charge bags of rice given out by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.

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

Witnesses said members of the crowd pushed to acquire the money, causing a stampede, as Nigeria came to grips with its worst recession in a generation.

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

"Our hearts remain with the households and liked ones impacted by this catastrophe. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.

"We sympathise with the parents whose happiness has all of a sudden been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he included.