Anambra State Police Command has disclosed that 22 people died as a result of the stampede that took place in the state on Saturday.
NewsNGR reported that the stampede happened In Ojika, Ihiala LGA, during distribution of rice to residents by the Obijackson Foundation.
The Anambra police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on Sunday that the command has started looking into the incident.
“The commissioner of police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, visited the hospital where the victims of the tragic stampede that occurred on 21/12/2024 in Okija, Ihiala local government area, are receiving treatment and regrettably stated that twenty-two people lost their lives.
“The CP commiserates with family and friends of the deceased and wishes the injured a quick recovery.
“Meanwhile, the investigation into the unfortunate incident is still ongoing.”
Following the trend of disaster that has occurred in the past week as a result of stampede during aid distribution, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Saturday mandated compulsory clearance for such gatherings.