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From Felix Ikem, Nsukka
The Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Samuel Asadu, has expressed sadness over the tragic loss of lives in stampedes during the distribution of food palliatives and children’s funfair in Anambra, Abuja and Oyo.
Asadu in a statement issued in Enugu on Tuesday commiserated with the families that lost their beloved ones in those unfortunate incidents where some people went to receive food palliatives shared by public-spirited individuals.
“I am saddened and deeply touched over Nigerians who lost their lives as well as those injured in the recent stampedes that occurred in Anambra and Abuja recently.
“I pray for the peaceful repose of souls who died in those stampedes as I wished the injured quick recovery.
“Those tragic incidents have left Nigerians in shock and sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends who have lost their loved ones
“Relevant authorities should provide necessary support and attention to the injured to ensure their quick recovery.
At this painful period, I urge everybody to show compassion and solidarity to families of victims,” he said.
Asadu, who is the Traditional Ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom in Nsukka LGA of Enugu State however, advised Nigerians organising public events to always put necessary measures in place to prevent such recurrence in future.
It will be recalled that, recently
about many children died in a stampede during a children’s funfair in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Also, during a food distribution event at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja last Saturday, were 10 lives were lost in the stampede. While about 17 residents of Okija community in Anambra state also reportedly lost their lives during in a stampede over rice palliative distribution.
