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This aerial photo shows a general 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 children and seriously hurt six others, authorities stated on Thursday.

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

"8 persons have actually given that been detained for their numerous involvements", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso stated in a statement.

Among those apprehended was the primary sponsor of the occasion at the 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 extensive unhappiness over the awful incident".

He provided his "genuine condolences" to residents, state authorities and the "mourning households who have lost their cherished children".

He prompted the "Oyo State government to take every necessary measure to prevent such a catastrophe from returning", the statement by the presidency added.

"Among the important actions are a detailed review of all public occasions' precaution, rigorous enforcement of safety regulations, and routine security audits of occasion places," Tinubu included.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen several lethal stampedes in recent months.

In March, two trainees passed away and 23 were harmed after being crushed as thousands collected for complimentary bags of rice distributed 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 business person in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash gifts to assist pay for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

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

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

"Our hearts stay with the households and loved ones impacted by this tragedy. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde stated.

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