One of the critically injured persons at the O2 Brixton
concert by Asake has been confirmed dead.
Asake put together a show at the 4900-capacity O2 Academy in
Brixton where he performed his debut album.
The concert was, however, canceled mid-way after a crowd of
thousands breached the doors in a stampede.
The incident left some of the concert-goers injured, with at least eight of them hospitalised.
In a statement on Saturday, Asake revealed that he is
“devastated” following the death of one Rebecca Ikumelo.
The singer expressed his condolences to the family of the
concertgoer while urging fans to keep her in their prayers.
He further stated that the cause of the stampede is still
being investigated.
“I am devastated by
the news that Rebecca Ikumelo, who was in a critical condition since Thursday
has sadly passed away,” the singer wrote.
“My sincerest condolences to her loved ones at this time.
Let us please keep her family in our prayers. I have spoken to them and will
continue to do so.
“I am overwhelmed with grief and could never have imagined
anything like this happening.
“My team and I are still awaiting the full debrief back from
the venue management and the police to determine what exactly led to all the
disruption caused and ultimately to Rebecca’s passing.
“If you have any
relevant information relating to this please do reach out to the metropolitan
police.”
Speaking on the stampede, Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London,
said four of the eight concertgoers who were hospitalised were in “critical
condition”.
“I’m heartbroken that this could happen to young Londoners
enjoying a night out,” the mayor added.
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