A stampede in Okija, Anambra State, has claimed the lives of some individuals after a prominent resident offered food items as a Christmas gift, attracting an overwhelming crowd today December 21.

The number of deceased persons is yet to be confirmed. The deceased who were mostly women have been evacuated to morgue.
Spokesperson SP Ikenga Tochukwu, in a statement released said ‘’Anambra State Police Operatives have taken over the scene in Okija where an alleged stampede occurred in the early hours of today 21/12/2024, that led to some persons being fatally wounded.

SP Josephine Adeh FCT Police Command, confirmed the incident and sympathized with the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.