Spain Reacts To Death Of Over 30 In Port Harcourt Stampede

Spain Reacts To Death Of Over 30 In Port Harcourt Stampede
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have sent out a message of condolence to President Muhammadu Buhari on the recent tragedy in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The Police Command of Rivers State had earlier confirmed the death of 31 persons in the stampede that occurred during a church program in Port Harcourt on Saturday.

The command also revealed that those who were injured were “swiftly evacuated to the hospital for immediate medical treatment”.

Read Also: Port Harcourt Church Stampede Leaves 31 Dead – Police

In a message addressed to President Buhari and signed by His Majesty the King, Felipe VI, the Monarch wrote:

‘Mr President, upon learning of the terrible tragedy that occurred in the city of Port Harcourt, in which such a large number of people lost their lives, I wish to convey to you, on behalf of the Government and the people of Spain, our deepest condolences.

‘The Queen joins me in sending, through you, all our support and solidarity to the families of the deceased and best wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.

‘Receive, Mr President, the testimony of my highest consideration and esteem together with an affectionate greeting for the beloved people of Nigeria.

King’s Assembly, a new generation church, that hosted the free food items distribution last weekend, had earlier expressed surprise and heavy grief over the incident.

In a statement by the church’s Director of Administration, Chimeka Elem, which was made available to Africa Today News, New York, the church has set up a team of safety specialists to establish the immediate causes of the stampede to enable them provide the authorities all required information in compliance with public safety laws.

He pointed out that the church organised the programme to reach the less privileged public but regretted the numbers of persons that died in the process.

The King’s Assembly is deeply saddened by the stampede incident that happened in the early hours before the commencement of our benevolence and outreach programme called Shop-for-Free at Polo Club, in Port Harcourt on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

‘The purpose of this non-denominational event is to share with the less privileged the gifts provided by our members, friends, and partners. Unfortunately, lives were lost and several people sustained varying degrees of injuries.

‘Our Medical Team has been working with medical volunteers and the Military Hospital in Port Harcourt to provide emergency medical services to those affected in this incident.

‘While the incident has been reported to the Nigerian Police Force, the church has commissioned a team of safety specialists to establish the immediate causes of the stampede to enable us to provide the authorities all required information in compliance with public safety laws.’

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the police command in Rivers State disclosed that those who were injured were swiftly evacuated to the hospital for immediate medical treatment.

Africa Daily News, New York

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