Lives Lost, Many Injured During APC Rally
The Presidential campaign of the All Progressives Congress which took place at the Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, saw fourteen persons lose their lives at the rally.
A report into the incident revealed that the people were killed in a stampede around the gate of the stadium as the crowd attempted to leave the venue of the campaign.
The campaign also saw eight other persons critically injured as they try to find their way out of the venue of the campaign after listening to President Muhammadu Buhari who was the last speaker at the rally.
The incident took place around 4 pm after President Buhari and his entourage had left the stadium.
A further report revealed that a private vehicle owner who tried to save the life of a victim to a medical facility to save her life returned her corpse and dumped it on the road after noticing that she was dead.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the incident, that four people were receiving treatment at a hospital.
Omoni said, “I can confirm to you that four persons died as a result of a stampede at the stadium on Tuesday. Four other persons are currently receiving treatment in a hospital.”
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital through the Public Relation officer confirmed that 14 dead bodies were brought in on Tuesday.
“Yes, 14 dead bodies were brought to the hospital this evening from the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. I cannot ascertain the number of persons at the Accident and emergency Ward,” he added.
President Muhammadu Buhari while speaking had promised that he would not allow any security agent to intimidate voters during the Saturday’s elections.
The Presidential candidate of APC called on the party’s candidates in the state to remain resolute despite the ruling of the Supreme Court.
“I congratulate the Rivers APC family for your strength to agree to be here since 6 am in your numbers despite the effort to demoralise you. They say you are not allowed to contest in the elections in Rivers State, but I assure you, justice will be done.
“I urge all party members to listen to obey party rules; I will not allow any security agency to intimidate and disenfranchise anyone from voting despite party affiliation in any part of the country.”
The National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole, stated that the courage of the APC in the state would put its enemies to shame.
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, stated that the APC in Rivers was battle ready to ensure victory for Buhari.
source https://www.naijanews.com/2019/02/13/fourteen-persons-lose-their-lives-during-apcs-rivers-state-presidential-campaign/
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