Vice President Kashim Shettima has offered prayers for victims of the tragic stampedes that have claimed multiple lives across the country, describing the incidents as a national tragedy.
In Okija, Anambra State, what was meant to be a Christmas palliative distribution on Saturday turned tragic when 22 persons lost their lives, with several others injured, during an early morning stampede. The same day in Abuja, another tragedy struck when ten persons died during an annual Christmas food-sharing event at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama.
These incidents followed Wednesday’s stampede at the Islamic High School, Basorun, in Ibadan, Oyo State, where several children lost their lives during a holiday funfair celebration, with others rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH) for medical attention.
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In his condolence message, Vice President Shettima expressed deep sorrow over the losses, just as he offered prayers and heartfelt condolences.
VP Shettima further assured affected families that the federal government would provide necessary support during this difficult period.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
