Nigerian Police Confirm Fatal Stampede In Anambra During …
Dec 21, 2024 · He 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 ...
Okija Anambra state: Nigeria suffers another deadly crush at event ...
Dec 22, 2024 · The number of dead from a crowd crush in the south-east town of Okija in Nigeria has risen to 22, police say. ... told AFP news agency the attendees "forced the gates and forced their selves inside".
BREAKING: Many Persons Dead In Anambra During ... - Sahara …
Dec 21, 2024 · Breaking News The incident occurred on Saturday when a large crowd gathered to receive free bags of rice to the residents. A stampede in Okija community, Anambra State, has left several residents ...
Dozens die in stampedes as cost of living bites in Nigeria
Dec 21, 2024 · (TVC News via Reuters) In short: Two crowd stampedes, one in the capital Abuja and another in the southern town of Okija, have killed "many" people in Nigeria, days after a similar tragedy.
At least 13 people killed in Nigeria stampedes at charity events
Dec 21, 2024 · At least 10 killed in the capital, Abuja, and three killed in the town of Okija during charity distributions. At least 13 people, including four children, have been killed in two incidents in...
20 dead in Anambra rice distribution stampede - The Guardian Nigeria News
Dec 21, 2024 · The Okija stampede comes just days after a deadly crush at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo State, where over 35 people, mostly children, lost their lives while attempting to gain entry to an event ...
Dozens killed, scores hospitalised in stampede over Christmas rice …
Dec 21, 2024 · Dozens of Anambra residents are feared killed after a rice-sharing event led to a stampede in Okija, Anambra. The tragedy on Saturday morning came after Obi Jackson Foundation, run by oil magnate Ernest Obiejesi, announced plans to share rice to the less privileged in the spirit of 2024 Christmas. ... In an era of fake news and overcrowded ...
Anambra: 17 die in Christmas rice distribution stampede
Dec 21, 2024 · At least 17 people were confirmed dead and several others sustained injuries at Okija, Ihiala local government area of Anambra State, following a stampede during the distribution of Christmas...
Okija Stampede: Tears as Anambra Police Share Death Figure of ...
Dec 22, 2024 · Okija, Anambra state - The police in Anambra have disclosed that 22 people were killed during a stampede in Okija, Ihiala local government area (LGA) of the state. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson in Anambra, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday morning, December 22, obtained by Legit.ng.
20 feared dead in Anambra community as rice distribution causes ...
Dec 21, 2024 · Not less than 20 residents of Okija community in Anambra State have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede. The stampede occurred on Saturday during an event for the distribution of rice.
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