Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has said the State Government will constitute a probe panel to investigate the cause of the stampede that claimed 31 persons at Polo Club, Port Harcourt, during a church event.
Wike expressed grief over the loss of lives in the unfortunate stampede incident.
The Governor, who said he was disheartened by the tragedy, mourned the victims and expressed profound condolences to the bereaved families.
The Governor in a statement signed by his Special Assistant, Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said: “On behalf of the Government and people of Rivers State, I pray for God to grant the bereaved families the fortitude to bear the loss of their loved ones.
“I also pray for the souls of all the faithful departed rest in perfect peace. And to the injured, I wish them a speedy recovery.”
