This aerial photograph shows 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 actually eliminated 35 kids and seriously hurt 6 others, cops stated on Thursday.

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

"8 persons have actually because been detained for their numerous participations", cops representative Adewale Osifeso said in a statement.

Among those detained was the primary sponsor of the occasion 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 terrible occurrence".

He offered his "sincere acknowledgements" to locals, state authorities and the "grieving households who have actually lost their cherished kids".

He urged the "Oyo State federal government to take every required step to prevent such a catastrophe from persisting", the declaration by the presidency added.

"Among the necessary actions are a comprehensive evaluation of all public events' precaution, rigorous enforcement of security guidelines, and regular safety audits of event venues," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen numerous deadly stampedes in recent months.

In March, 2 students died 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 central Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede killed four ladies who had actually been waiting outside the office of a rich businessman 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 pushed to acquire the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria came to grips with its worst financial crisis 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 households and loved ones impacted by this catastrophe. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde said.

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