The Rivers State Government has commiserated with families of those that lost their lives in a stampede in Port Harcourt, over the weekend.
The state Governor, Nyesom Wike in a statement by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, expressed sadness over the loss of lives.
According to him, the state government would set up a probe panel to investigate the incident.
“On behalf of the government and people of Rivers State, I pray to God to grant the bereaved families the fortitude to bear the loss of their loved ones,” he said.
Meanwhile, the state Police Commissioner, Eboka Friday has also ordered an investigation into the incident that claimed about 31 lives.