This aerial photo reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the incident took place

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

The injured kids were receiving medical attention following the event, which occurred on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command stated.

"8 persons have actually because been apprehended for their numerous participations", authorities spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.

Among those apprehended 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 "expressed profound sadness over the tragic event".

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

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

"Among the essential actions are an extensive review of all public events' security procedures, stringent enforcement of security policies, and routine safety audits of event venues," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen a number of 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 ladies who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a rich businessman in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) money gifts to help spend for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses stated members of the crowd pushed to get hold of the cash, triggering 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 liked ones impacted by this tragedy. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.

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