This aerial photo shows a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the event happened

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has eliminated 35 children and seriously injured 6 others, cops stated on Thursday.

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

"8 persons have considering that been jailed for their numerous involvements", police representative Adewale Osifeso said in a statement.

Among those apprehended was the main 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 "revealed extensive sadness over the terrible incident".

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

He advised the "Oyo State government to take every necessary measure to prevent such a catastrophe from persisting", the declaration by the presidency added.

"Among the vital actions are an extensive review of all public events' safety measures, rigorous enforcement of security regulations, and routine safety audits of occasion places," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen a number of deadly stampedes in recent months.

In March, two trainees passed away and 23 were injured after being crushed as thousands collected for free bags of rice distributed by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede killed 4 females who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a wealthy entrepreneur 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 get hold of the cash, causing a stampede, as Nigeria grappled with its worst economic crisis in a generation.

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

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

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