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Many Feared Dead As Rice Sharing Causes Stampede In Anambra

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Stampede seems to be the new outbreak in Nigeria, as yet another stampede claims lives in Anambra.

A fresh stampede in Anambra State has killed many, mostly women during a rice -sharing event in Okija, Anambra State.

 

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Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the victims, alongside many other went to collect food items, after being asked to come for it by a prominent man in the town, who wanted to share the food items as a Christmas gift.

This however attracted a crowd of people, thereby leading to the stampede.

The deceased have been moved to a morgue.

Also Read:  BREAKING: Stampede hits Abuja, many feared dead

Reacting to this, the spokesperson of the command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu said;

‘’Anambra State Police Operatives have taken over the scene in Okija where an alleged stampede occurred in the early hours of today 21/12/2024, that led to some persons being fatally wounded. 

 

Preliminary information reveals that a known Philanthropist from the Okiaja Community, on his yearly schedule shares some palliatives to the members of the community to provide succour to the less privileged. Unfortunately, before the event could start, a large number of uncontrolled persons took over the event area which resulted in a stampede. 

Though the details of the affected persons as still sketchy, Police Operatives have taken over the scene for proper investigation, please”

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