Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Sunday expressed deepest condolences to the families of two young girls who lost their lives and those affected by the tragic stampede at the Gombe main Eid Ground today after the Eid-elFitr prayer.
The governor in a press statement signed by Director-General Press Affairs Gombe Government House Ismaila Misilli, lamented that the loss of young lives, particularly Aisha Salisu Ahmed (four and half years old) and Maryam Abdullahi Gwani (four years old), is a deeply sorrowful event, adding that “We grieve with their families during this difficult time, and our hearts are with them as they mourn the loss of their beloved children.”
In light of the incident, Yahaya, directed a comprehensive investigation to thoroughly examine the circumstances that led to this unfortunate event, with a view to preventing such occurrences in the future.
While assuring of the state government’s commitment to ensuring that lessons are learned and corrective measures put in place the statement added, “the safety and well-being of our citizens remain a top priority.
The governor had earlier sent a high-powered delegation, led by the Chief of Staff Government House, Alhaji Abubakar Kari, to visit the medical facilities where the victims are receiving treatment to sympathise with them as well as ensure that the affected individuals receive the best possible care.
In all the facilities visited, including Zainab Bulkachuwa Hospital, Specialist Hospital and Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, most of the patients were seen in stable condition, with doctors assuring that they would be discharged soon, just as other patients from the same incident had been treated and discharged before the delegation’s visit.
The governor has directed that all medical expenses for the victims be fully covered by the state government to provide for their well-being and recovery as well as to relieve their parents of any financial burden related to the treatment of their loved ones.
