Connect with us

Africa

Tragedy hits Nigeria: Multiple deaths reported in stampede incidents

Published

on

Some dead victims of the Okija stampede

A devastating day in Nigeria has seen multiple lives lost in separate stampede incidents in Anambra and Abuja.

In Anambra State, a stampede occurred during a rice-sharing event in Okija, Anambra State, resulting in an unspecified number of fatalities.

The incident happened when a large crowd gathered to receive free bags of rice, leading to chaos and panic.

In a separate incident in Abuja, 10 people, including four children, lost their lives in a stampede during a palliatives sharing event at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama.

Eight others were injured, with four already treated and discharged.

The FCT Police Command confirmed the fatalities in Abuja and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.

The Command also directed that all organizations planning public events or large gatherings must notify the police in advance to ensure adequate security measures.


For Diaspora Digital Media Updates click on Whatsapp, or Telegram. For eyewitness accounts/ reports/ articles, write to: citizenreports@diasporadigitalmedia.com. Follow us on X (Fomerly Twitter) or Facebook

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest from DDM TV

Latest Updates

Prophet Ebuka Obi Declares 100 Days of Fasting and Prayer at Mount Sinai, Egypt

Police arrest Man who attempted to hack bank’s Computer System

Hamas Responds With ‘Positive Spirit,’ Sparking Hope in Gaza

Obi Sparks Hope in Ukwulu: Tells How Education, Not Oil, Will Save Nigeria

Why Peter Obi joined coalition to unseat Pres Tinubu

UNIUYO Law students kneel to write exams in ill-equipped lecture hall

From Underdogs to Unstoppable: Fluminense Keep Club World Cup Dream Alive

Why Tinubu’s Ally, Aregbesola agreed to serve as ADC’s Scribe

Whispers in the Walls: Pakistan’s Forgotten Building Crumbles into Tragedy

Eritrea’s Attempt to Silence UN Backfires

Subscribe to DDM Newsletter for Latest News

Get Notifications from DDM News Yes please No thanks