Atiku Abuabakar, a former vice president of Nigeria on Friday, mourned the death of over 35 children at the Ibadan Christmas Funfair.
In a post shared on his X account, the former vice president said thr incident has left him heartbroken.
He also noted that he is burdened with the inevitable need to tell the parents of the children about their passing in such a manner.
“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?” Atiku queried.
Stating that the children only set out to have fun associated with the Yuletide season, Atiku prayed to God to console the families of the kids lost in the stampede at the Funfair.
He said, “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 added.
