President Buhari saddened by death of football fans in Calabar
President Muhammadu Buhari is shocked and saddened by the tragic event
that took the lives of thirty Nigerians at a football viewing centre in
Calabar, Cross River State, Thursday night
The President expressed his sadness in a press statement issued by his
Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu on Friday in Abuja.
The President commiserates with the government and people of Cross River
State, and football fans nationwide over the unfortunate incident.
President Buhari commends the State Government for the prompt action in
setting up a commission of inquiry into the incident, and its offer of
assistance to the victims and their families.
The President offers his deepest condolences to the family and friends
of the mostly young victims, whose sudden demise is a big blow not only
to their families, but also to the football-loving nation.
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