A tragic stampede in the Okija community of Anambra State has resulted in the deaths of an unspecified number of individuals, including women and children. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday morning during a gathering organized for the distribution of rice for the holiday season.
The rice donation, intended as a gesture of goodwill, was made by a prominent community figure, Chief Dr. Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi. However, the event took a catastrophic turn as the large crowd overwhelmed the distribution process, leading to chaos and the heartbreaking loss of lives.
Details surrounding the exact circumstances of the stampede remain unclear, but the incident has left the community in mourning. Families affected by the tragedy are calling for a thorough investigation and measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.