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.
Multiple social media videos sighted show lifeless bodies
lying on the ground after the incident.
The cable reports that Charles Aburime, Chief Press
Secretary to the Anambra governor, has confirmed the incident.
Aburime said the state government is monitoring the
situation and would soon release a statement.
The incident comes a few days after over 35 people, mostly
children, died during a stampede at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo state capital.
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