15 Kwara PDP Members Die in Senator Bukola Saraki’s House on Sallah Day

In the early hours of today, news broke that on Wednesday 15 pdp members died at the house of Senator Bukola Saraki in Kwara state during a Sallah charity event.

According to reports The Niger Times gathered, the people died in a stamped while struggling to get their individual portion of the Sallah meal.

Senator Bukola Saraki who organized the charity event has confirmed the story. He has since offered an apology via his official Twitter page. read below:

I'm deeply saddened to receive the news about the loss of some of our party members who were stampeded after the... http://t.co/hVXffPfnmr
— Sen. Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) October 17, 2013

Read the letter under:

"I’m deeply saddened to receive the news about the loss of some of our party members who were stampeded after the Sallah festivities at the charity house.

Our party’s strength resides solely in the support from party faithful which gives us huge confidence always- it’s very painful to have lost these party faithful.

I commiserate with the families of the deceased and pray that Allah grant us the strength to bear the loss and for those responding to treatment, I wish them speedy recovery. All other activities scheduled at the charity house have been suspended till further notice as a mark of respect to the departed.

We appreciate the prayers, support and condolences."

May their souls rest in perfect peace