This aerial photo reveals a general 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 actually killed 35 children and seriously injured 6 others, police stated on Thursday.

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

"8 persons have since been arrested for their various participations", authorities spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.

Among those detained was the primary 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 statement "revealed profound sadness over the awful event".

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

He urged the "Oyo State federal government to take every necessary step to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring", the statement by the presidency included.

"Among the important actions are a thorough evaluation of all public occasions' precaution, stringent enforcement of safety regulations, and routine safety audits of event places," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen numerous deadly in current months.

In March, two trainees died and 23 were hurt after being crushed as thousands gathered totally free bags of rice handed out by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede eliminated four women who had been waiting outside the office of a wealthy businessman in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash presents to assist spend for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses stated members of the crowd pressed to acquire the money, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst economic crisis 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 catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde said.

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