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 killed 35 kids and seriously injured 6 others, authorities stated on Thursday.

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

"8 persons have actually since been apprehended for their different participations", authorities representative Adewale Osifeso stated in a statement.

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 opened a probe, Osifeso added.

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

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

He prompted the "Oyo State federal government to take every needed measure to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring", the declaration by the presidency added.

"Among the essential actions are a detailed review of all public events' precaution, stringent enforcement of safety guidelines, and regular safety audits of occasion places," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has actually seen numerous lethal stampedes in current months.

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

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

Witnesses said members of the crowd pressed to get hold of the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria came to grips 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 remain with the households and enjoyed ones affected by this catastrophe. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.

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