Liberian President Weah has declared three days of state Mourning following the tragic and heavy loss of lives in a stampede in New Kru Town in Monrovia.
The incident is reported to have taken place during an open-air church service in the area.
The President has ordered that the national ensign be flown at half-mast at all public buildings throughout the Republic while the nation mourns.
About 29 people are confirmed dead following the incident that occurred on Wednesday at 11pm local time.
They include 17 Female, 2 male, 11 Children.
President Weah said a full-scale investigation is underway to get the actual story behind the stampede.
At eight members of the gangs commonly known as “zogos” have been arrested while at the same time the pastor who organized the crusade is being investigated.
President Weah has who visited the scene expressed shock over the incident and said the government is with the bereaved families.
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