This aerial photograph reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the incident took place
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A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has eliminated 35 kids and seriously injured 6 others, authorities said on Thursday.
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The hurt kids were getting medical attention following the event, which happened on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command said.

"8 individuals have considering that been arrested for their various involvements", police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said in a statement.

Among those detained 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 added.

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

He used his "genuine condolences" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving households who have lost their beloved kids".

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

"Among the essential actions are an extensive evaluation of all public events' safety procedures, rigorous enforcement of safety regulations, and regular safety audits of occasion venues," Tinubu included.

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has seen numerous deadly stampedes in current months.

In March, two trainees passed away and 23 were hurt after being crushed as thousands gathered free of charge bags of rice distributed by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede killed 4 females who had actually been waiting outside the office of a rich business owner 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 said members of the crowd pressed to acquire the money, causing a stampede, as Nigeria grappled with its worst recession in a .

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

"Our hearts stay 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 moms and dads whose delight has actually suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he added.
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