King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, have sent their condolences to the President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday following the disastrous stampede in Port Harcourt, Rivers State where many people died.
The Rivers State Police Command confirmed that 31 persons died on Saturday due to a stampede at the venue of an outreach programme organized by a church in Port Harcourt.
The acting spokesperson for the state Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the 31 deaths, saying the church had organised the outreach to share palliatives to the underprivileged in society before the stampede.
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Recall that a church; Kings Assembly, was said to have invited members of the public to partake in the event where gift items and free food were promised to be shared with congregants.
The church is located at GRA, Port Harcourt, however, the event was held at the Port Harcourt Polo Club, a bigger facility to accommodate the anticipated crowd
According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the monarchs also wished a speedy recovery to those recovering from the incident.
The statement which was made available to newsmen was titled ‘Port Harcourt tragedy: King Felipe, Queen Letizia of Spain sends condolences to President Buhari’.
In a message addressed to the President 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”.
