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

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

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

"8 persons have because been apprehended for their numerous participations", authorities representative Adewale Osifeso stated in a statement.

Among those apprehended was the primary 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 included.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed extensive unhappiness over the tragic occurrence".

He provided his "genuine condolences" to locals, state authorities and the "mourning families who have actually lost their beloved kids".

He advised the "Oyo State government to take every required measure to avoid such a disaster from repeating", the declaration by the presidency added.

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

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen numerous deadly stampedes in current months.

In March, 2 students died and 23 were injured after being squashed as thousands collected free of charge bags of rice handed out by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.

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

Witnesses said members of the crowd pressed to acquire the cash, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria grappled with 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 enjoyed ones affected by this disaster. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde stated.

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