Stampede: Spain reacts to death of over 30 people in Port Harcourt

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari on the recent tragic incident in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The Informant247 had reported the stampede that happened in a Port Harcourt church on Saturday.

The incident according to the police in the state, took the lives of 31 persons while a church program was ongoing.

The police have also narrated that those who sustained injuries were “swiftly evacuated to the hospital for immediate medical treatment”.

His Majesty the King, Felipe VI of Spain, in a message directed at President Buhari 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.’’