This aerial picture reveals a basic 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 eliminated 35 kids and seriously hurt 6 others, cops stated on Thursday.

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

"8 individuals have actually considering that been jailed for their numerous involvements", police representative Adewale Osifeso stated in a declaration.

Among those detained was the main sponsor of the event at the Basorun Islamic High School, which was arranged 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 unhappiness over the awful occurrence".

He used his "sincere acknowledgements" to locals, state authorities and the "mourning households who have lost their precious kids".

He advised the "Oyo State federal government to take every necessary step to avoid such a disaster from persisting", the statement by the presidency added.

"Among the essential actions are an extensive evaluation of all public events' precaution, strict enforcement of safety policies, and routine safety audits of event places," Tinubu included.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has actually seen several lethal stampedes in current months.

In March, two students died and 23 were harmed after being crushed as thousands gathered for complimentary bags of rice distributed by regional 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 rich business owner in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash presents to assist spend for food during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses said members of the crowd pressed to acquire the money, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria came to grips with its worst recession in a generation.

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

"Our hearts stay with the families and loved ones affected by this disaster. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde said.

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