Following the recent tragedy that claimed lives in a Port Harcourt Church on Saturday, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have sent condolences to President Muhammadu Buhari.
the Rivers State Police Command confirmed 31 persons dead during a stampede at the venue of an outreach programme put together by a church in Port Harcourt on Saturday morning.
The 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 to congregants.
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
In a message addressed to President Buhari 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.”
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