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

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has actually eliminated 35 kids and seriously injured 6 others, authorities stated on Thursday.

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

"8 persons have actually because been apprehended for their numerous involvements", cops spokesperson Adewale Osifeso stated in a statement.

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 added.

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

He used his "genuine condolences" to locals, state authorities and the "grieving families who have lost their beloved kids".

He advised the "Oyo State federal government to take every necessary step to avoid such a catastrophe from persisting", the statement by the presidency added.

"Among the necessary actions are a detailed review of all public occasions' precaution, stringent enforcement of safety policies, and regular safety audits of occasion locations," Tinubu included.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen numerous deadly stampedes in current months.

In March, 2 students passed away and 23 were hurt after being crushed as thousands gathered free of charge bags of rice handed out by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede killed 4 ladies who had been waiting outside the office of a rich businessman in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash gifts to assist spend for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses stated members of the crowd pushed to get hold of the money, causing a stampede, as Nigeria grappled with its worst recession in a generation.

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

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

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