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This aerial photo shows a basic view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence took place

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has actually killed 35 kids and seriously hurt six others, authorities said on Thursday.
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The hurt kids were getting medical attention following the incident, which happened on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command stated.

"8 individuals have since been apprehended for their various participations", authorities representative Adewale Osifeso stated in a statement.

Among those apprehended was the main sponsor of the event at the Basorun Islamic High School, which was arranged by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM radio.
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The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has actually opened a probe, added.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "revealed profound sadness over the terrible incident".

He offered his "heartfelt acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "mourning households who have lost their cherished children".

He prompted the "Oyo State government to take every necessary procedure to avoid such a tragedy from returning", the declaration by the presidency added.

"Among the essential actions are an extensive review of all public occasions' precaution, strict enforcement of safety policies, and routine security audits of event locations," Tinubu added.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen numerous fatal stampedes in recent months.

In March, 2 students 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 killed 4 women who had been waiting outside the office of a wealthy entrepreneur in the northern city of Bauchi to gather 5,000 naira ($3.40) money gifts to assist pay for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses said members of the crowd pushed to get hold of the money, 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 catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde stated.

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