President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the loss of lives of
several Nigerians at a football viewing centre in Calabar, Cross River
State, arising from the collapse of high tension cable on a house roof
Thursday night.
The President who was saddened to learn of the tragic event commiserated
with the government, people of state, and football fans nationwide.
In a statement by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, 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 also offered “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.”
He prayed God Almighty to grant the souls of the departed eternal rest and comfort all who mourn their irreparable loss.
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