Anambra State has been thrown into mourning following a tragic stampede during the distribution of Christmas rice in Okija community on Saturday morning.
Eyewitnesses report that chaos erupted as crowds struggled to receive the festive gift, leading to a stampede that claimed multiple lives. A viral video circulating online shows lifeless bodies scattered across the ground, painting a harrowing picture of the event’s aftermath.
The exact number of casualties remains unclear as of press time, but sources on the ground confirm significant loss of life. Local authorities and emergency services are yet to release an official statement on the incident.
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This tragedy comes just days after a similar calamity in Oyo State, where over 30 children reportedly lost their lives in a stampede during another distribution event.
The recurring pattern of such incidents raises urgent concerns about crowd control measures and the safety protocols in place for public events.
