Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with Morocco over the death of no fewer than 1,000 people due to earthquake
The Informant247 had reported that a 6.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday claimed the lives of at least 1,000 people, adding that the quake, the strongest recorded in the North African country in decades, also left 1,200 people injured — with over 700 said to be in critical conditions.
According to the Moroccan interior ministry, the earthquake has killed people in nine provinces and municipalities, including Al-Haouz, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant.
It also said the earthquake was felt in neighbouring Algeria and Portugal.
The death toll is expected to rise still as rescue efforts continue, especially in hard-to-reach places and those blocked by debris.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu, in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his media adviser, extended his condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the tragedy while assuring the government and people of Morocco that the heartfelt prayers and thoughts of Nigerians are with them during this challenging moment.
The president also commiserated with all families affected by the incident while wishing a full and swift recovery to those injured.
“In the face of this adversity, Nigeria will continue to stand in solidarity with Morocco as they recover, rebuild and come out stronger than ever from this unfortunate event,” the statement reads.