At least 35 children were killed and six critically injured in a crowd crush at a funfair in Ibadan, southwest Nigeria.

Police arrested eight people, including the event’s sponsor, over the tragedy, which occurred at an Islamic school’s event organized by Women in Need of Guidance and Support (WING).

The event aimed to host 5,000 children with prizes like scholarships.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde expressed condolences and pledged accountability.

The case is under investigation by the homicide department, CNN has reported.

Crowd crushes have been a recurring issue in Nigeria, with similar tragedies reported in recent years.

Written by B.C. Begley