South African President Jacob Zuma yesterday revealed that 67 South Africans died in the collapsed building of the Synagogue Church of All nations, SCOAN.
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Zuma's statement has however, caused confusion having it that Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), earlier said only a total of 62 casualties were recorded in the tragedy.
The South African President said:
“I am greatly saddened to announce that 67 South Africans died and scores of others sustained injuries. This is a particularly a difficult time for South Africa.
“Not in the recent history of our country have we had this large number of our people died in one incident outside the country.
“Our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues who have lost their loved ones in this heart-breaking tragedy.
“The whole nation shares the pain of the mothers, fathers, daughters and sons who have lost their loved ones. We are all in grief.
“We have directed relevant government departments and entities to act with the utmost urgency to ensure that the presidency facilitate the movement of relevant family members to Nigeria, to identify the bodies.
“Government will keep the public informed of developments around this tragedy. We pledge that the government would provide all the necessary support to affected families.”Zuma also sent condolences to Nigeria, the nations that were affected and the families in particular, saying:
“I would like to assure all affected families that the government will provide all the necessary support.”
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