See message King, Queen of Spain sent to Buhari over Tragic Deaths in Nigeria
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, have sent their condolences to President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday over the tragic stampede in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, where many people reportedly died.
It was reported that 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 with congregants.
Though located in the GRA of Port Harcourt, the Church held the event at the Port Harcourt Polo Club, a bigger facility to accommodate the anticipated crowd.
In a message addressed to the President 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.’’
