Authorities in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, have disclosed that 37 young people died in a stampede that occurred overnight during an army recruitment exercise in a stadium.
DAILY REPORT NG gathered that the Congolese army announced last week that it was hiring 1,500 individuals between the ages of 18 and 25.
Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso, disclosed that 37 people died in the “tragedy” and an unknown number were injured.
“A crisis unit has been set up under the authority of the prime minister,” a statement added.
Instruction was given to Prospective recruits to report at Brazzaville’s Michel d’Ornano stadium.
According to locals, several persons had tried to force their way through gates, causing many to be trampled in the rush.
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