This aerial photograph reveals a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event occurred

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 kids and seriously injured 6 others, police said on Thursday.

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

"8 individuals have since been arrested for their numerous involvements", cops spokesperson Adewale Osifeso stated 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 actually opened a probe, Osifeso added.

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

He provided his "genuine acknowledgements" to locals, state authorities and the "grieving families who have lost their precious children".

He urged the "Oyo State government to take every essential procedure to avoid such a disaster from reoccurring", the statement by the presidency added.

"Among the vital actions are a detailed review of all public events' precaution, strict enforcement of safety policies, and routine safety audits of event venues," Tinubu included.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen numerous lethal stampedes in current months.

In March, 2 trainees passed away and 23 were harmed after being crushed as thousands gathered totally free bags of rice given out by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede eliminated 4 women who had actually been waiting outside the office of a wealthy business person in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) money gifts to assist spend for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses said members of the crowd pushed to acquire the money, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst recession in a generation.

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

"Our hearts remain with the families and loved ones impacted by this catastrophe. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.

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