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This aerial photo shows a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the incident occurred

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

The hurt kids were receiving medical attention following the event, which took location on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command said.

"8 persons have actually considering that been detained for their numerous involvements", police representative Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.

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

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

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed profound sadness over the tragic occurrence".

He used his "heartfelt condolences" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving households who have actually lost their precious kids".

He advised the "Oyo State government to take every needed step to avoid such a disaster from persisting", the declaration by the presidency included.

"Among the important actions are a thorough evaluation of all public events' precaution, rigorous enforcement of security regulations, and routine security audits of occasion venues," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has actually seen numerous fatal stampedes in recent months.

In March, two trainees passed away and 23 were hurt after being crushed as thousands gathered for totally free bags of rice distributed by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede eliminated 4 ladies who had actually been waiting outside the office of a in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) money presents to help spend for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

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

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

"Our hearts stay with the families and loved ones affected by this catastrophe. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde said.

"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose pleasure has actually unexpectedly been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he added.