Stampedes: My Heart Goes Out to Families, Loved Ones of Victims -Deputy Speaker

By Oluwakemi Kindness

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has offered his sincerest condolences to the families of the victims of Saturday’s stampedes in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Okija in Anambra State.

In a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu described the occurrences that claimed multiple lives during the sharing of Christmas palliatives at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja and in Okija, Anambra State as unfortunate and tragic.

It will be recalled that a similar incident that also claimed several lives of children occurred during a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo State barely 24 hours apart.

Consoling the bereaved families and all those affected in the melee, Kalu also prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims.

To prevent similar tragedies in the future, Kalu stressed the importance of organizing food distribution efforts in a more structured and orderly manner.

He said: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives resulting from the recent stampedes that occurred in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State after that of Ibadan in Oyo State. My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the victims. I can only imagine the pain and grief they must be feeling, and I offer my sincerest condolences during this difficult time. I also commiserate with the government for the challenges posed by this unfortunate incident. May the souls of the departed rest in peace”.

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