This aerial photo 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 actually eliminated 35 children and seriously injured 6 others, cops said on Thursday.

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

"8 individuals have actually because been jailed for their various involvements", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a declaration.

Among those apprehended was the main 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 opened a probe, Osifeso included.

Nigerian Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "expressed extensive sadness over the awful occurrence".

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

He prompted the "Oyo State government to take every necessary step to avoid such a catastrophe from repeating", the declaration by the presidency added.

"Among the necessary actions are a detailed review of all public occasions' security steps, stringent enforcement of safety guidelines, and regular security audits of event venues," Tinubu included.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has actually seen several fatal stampedes in current months.

In March, 2 students passed away and 23 were injured after being crushed as thousands collected totally free bags of rice given out by regional authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede killed 4 women who had actually been waiting outside the office of a wealthy entrepreneur in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) money 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 faced its worst financial crisis in a generation.

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

"Our hearts remain with the families and loved ones impacted by this disaster. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde stated.

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