- Safiu Kehinde
Many has been feared dead following stampede during distribution of rice at Okija area of Anambra.
The incident which occured in the early hours of Saturday has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 20 residents of Okija community.
As seen in footage circulating online, several supposed lifeless bodies were laid on ground following the incident.
Confirming the incident was Charles Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to the Anambra governor, who disclosed that the state government is closely monitoring the situation and will issue a formal statement soon.
This is coming few days after similar incident occured in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, where more than 35 people, primarily children, died in a stampede at a carnival.
More details later…