Sanwo-Olu sympathises with Abuja, Anambra over stampedes

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with President Bola Tinubu, Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, over the stampedes in their areas.

DAILY POST reports that the stampedes claimed many lives and left many others injured at Abuja and Okija, Anambra.

The Lagos governor, in a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, extended his condolences to the bereaved families.

“It is with profound sorrow that I express my heartfelt condolences to Nigerians, particularly the residents of Anambra State and Abuja over the tragic loss of many lives during food distribution at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, and a community centre in Okija, Anambra State.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I extend our deepest sympathies to all those who are grieving at the moment. We share in their sorrow and stand with them during this difficult time.

“Following the trend of stampedes leading to the untimely death of some people, I want to urge individuals and organisations to be cautious on how they carry out their charitable and humanitarian activities,” the governor said.

According to him, the two tragedies happening a few days after 35 people died in Ibadan during a children’s carnival at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, were worrisome and called for concern.