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Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, on Sunday expressed unhappiness over the death of several Nigerians during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday. DAILY POST recalls that 10 people, including children, lost their lives during a palliative distribution at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja. In a
Abuja stampede: Archbishop Kaigama condoles with families of victims
Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, on Sunday expressed unhappiness over the death of several Nigerians during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday.
DAILY POST recalls that 10 people, including children, lost their lives during a palliative distribution at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja.
In a statement on Sunday, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, describing the incident as “a devastating blow” to the parish and the church.
He noted that the charity event, organized by the St Vincent de Paul Society, highlighted the church’s dedication to “serving the least among us.”
He also prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and the healing of the injured.
“It is with profound shock and sadness that I, on behalf of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, mourn the tragic loss of lives and those injured at the St Vincent de Paul Society’s food-sharing event at Holy Trinity Parish, Maitama, Abuja.
“This great tragedy, which claimed the lives of over ten people, is a devastating blow to our community. The St Vincent de Paul Society’s selfless efforts to support the poor and vulnerable in our midst are a testament to the Catholic Church’s commitment to serving the least among us.
“Let us come together as a community to pray for the souls of the departed, for the healing of the injured, and for the consolation of all those affected by this tragedy,” he stressed.
Abuja stampede: Archbishop Kaigama condoles with families of victims
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