President Bola Tinubu has attributed the recent deadly stampedes in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja to poor organisation and indiscipline during palliative distributions.
During his inaugural media chat on Monday, Tinubu stressed the importance of better organisation during such events and called for greater discipline within society.
“It is truly unfortunate that events like these are poorly organized. We must adopt a more disciplined approach in our society. My condolences to those who have lost loved ones,” Tinubu said, expressing sorrow over the tragic incidents that claimed multiple lives.
While acknowledging the importance of charity, the president shared his long history of charitable acts, highlighting that he had never encountered such tragedies due to careful planning.
“It’s important to give back, and I’ve been distributing food and goods for over 25 years. But I’ve never faced such an incident because everything was organized and disciplined. If you don’t have enough to give, it’s better not to publicize it,” Tinubu remarked.
The stampedes in Anambra and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday resulted in several deaths and injuries, prompting the Inspector General of Police to urge organisers of similar events to collaborate with security agencies and adhere strictly to crowd and safety management guidelines.
The tragic events followed another devastating stampede in Ibadan, where 35 children lost their lives during a funfair just days earlier.
