Stampedes: Governor Alia Condoles Tinubu, Bishops, Abuja, Oyo, Anambra People

Governor Hyacinth Alia has sent a condolence message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the families and victims of the stampedes that occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, Okija in Anambra State and Abuja, describing the incidents as sad and painful.

Governor Alia noted that the ugly events have put the nation in mourning at a time the whole world is about to celebrate the birth of a Saviour, Jesus Christ.

He therefore charged charity organizations, philanthropists, and event planners to always consider the safety of Nigerians, insisting the precious lives that the country has lost at this time would have been averted if proper safety measures were put in place.

The Governor particularly expressed sympathy with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Bishops and the entire people of Abuja, Anambra and Oyo States over the stampedes that happened in the states, describing the various incidents as unfortunate.

There was a stampede in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital during a children’s funfair on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, which led to the loss of lives just as There were two other separate incidents in Abuja and Okija, in Anambra State, where surging crowds became uncontrollable, during food distribution.

While praying for quicker healing for the injured, and eternal rest for the deceased, Governor Alia equally prayed to God to grant the grieving families the fortitude to bear the painful demise of their loved ones.