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This aerial picture reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence occurred
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A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 kids and seriously hurt six others, authorities said on Thursday.

The injured children were receiving medical attention following the occurrence, which occurred on Wednesday in city, Oyo State Police Command said.

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

Among those detained was the primary 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 included.

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

He used his "heartfelt condolences" to locals, state authorities and the "mourning families who have actually lost their precious children".

He advised the "Oyo State federal government to take every essential measure to avoid such a tragedy from reoccurring", the declaration by the presidency added.

"Among the important actions are a detailed review of all public events' safety steps, strict enforcement of security guidelines, and regular security audits of occasion locations," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has actually seen numerous deadly stampedes in recent months.

In March, two trainees died and 23 were hurt after being crushed as thousands collected totally free bags of rice given out by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.

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

Witnesses said members of the crowd pushed to get hold of the cash, triggering 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.
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"Our hearts stay with the families and liked ones affected by this tragedy. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde said.

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