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This aerial photograph shows a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the occurrence occurred

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

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

"8 persons have given that been detained for their numerous participations", 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 arranged 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 statement "expressed extensive sadness over the awful event".

He provided his "wholehearted acknowledgements" to residents, state and the "grieving households who have lost their cherished children".

He advised the "Oyo State government to take every needed procedure to prevent such a disaster from reoccurring", the declaration by the presidency included.

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

- 'Rest in peace' -

Nigeria has actually seen numerous lethal stampedes in recent months.

In March, 2 trainees passed away and 23 were hurt after being squashed as thousands collected for complimentary bags of rice handed out by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in central Nigeria.

Later that month, another stampede eliminated 4 women who had actually been waiting outside the workplace of a rich business owner in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) money presents to help spend for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Witnesses said members of the crowd pressed to acquire the money, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria came to grips 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 impacted by this catastrophe. May the souls of the left rest in peace," Makinde stated.

"We sympathise with the parents whose delight has actually unexpectedly been turned to grieving due to these deaths," he included.