Author: Akumesibia

The Tragedy of the Anambra Christmas Rice Giveaway Stampede In a heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria, a stampede during a Christmas rice giveaway in Okija, Anambra State, has claimed the lives of several people. The event, intended as a charitable gesture to help the underprivileged, turned deadly when the large crowd at Obi Jackson’s residence spiraled out of control. This tragedy follows another recent stampede in Ibadan, where 35 children lost their lives during a similar event, underscoring a dangerous pattern of poor crowd management at public gatherings. As the nation mourns, questions surrounding the safety of…

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