Ex- Vice President ATIKU ABUBAKAR Mourns Tragic Death Of 35 Minors At Ibadan
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred during a funfair at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, in Ibadan. The heartbreaking incident claimed the lives of 35 children, and authorities have arrested seven individuals believed to be connected to the tragedy. In a heartfelt message shared on his official X account on Thursday, Atiku, who was the 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said he was devastated by the news.
He described the loss of young lives as a profound tragedy and extended his thoughts and prayers to the grieving families. Atiku also prayed for God to give the affected families strength and comfort during this difficult time. He called for urgent measures to ensure that such incidents do not happen again, emphasizing the need for better safety at public events, especially those involving children. This tragedy has left many Nigerians in shock and mourning, as the country grapples with yet another devastating loss of innocent lives.
The Turakin Adamawa, in his reaction, said: ” How do we tell nearly three dozen parents and wards that the children they saw off with excitement to a holiday funfair in Ibadan will not be returning home, not even late for Christmas? I am heartbroken, like millions of our citizens, over the tragedy that befell children who only wanted to have some fun after the rigours of the school term had come to an end. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who may have had their beautiful flowers plucked from them so early in the day.
” I pray that Almighty God provides comfort to all affected families and friends and heals the injured. My deepest condolences also go to the government and people of Oyo State. May the beautiful souls of the deceased rest in peace, ” he tweeted. Recall that a tragic stampede during a funfair at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan, left 35 children dead, with seven suspects arrested in connection to the incident. The disaster has sparked widespread grief across the country, with many questioning the safety measures at the event.
This is the issue to which the Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar expressed deep sadness over. From all indications, there is the need for the authorities to do all they can to unravel the immediate and remote causes of this unfortunate incident. There is absolutely no doubts that yhis heartbreaking event has left the community in mourning, highlighting the very significant need for improved crowd management at public gatherings.
