The People’s Redemption Party, PRP, has extended its condolences to the families and communities of the victims of the tragic stampedes that took place during funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, as well as in Abuja and Anambra during food distribution events. This was contained in a statement by the Acting National Publicity Secretary of the … Read more
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has expressed outrage over the loss of more than 105 lives in stampedes during food and cash distribution events in Nigeria, blaming the tragedies on “poverty-induced neoliberal economic policies” and “criminal negligence.” In a statement released on Sunday, Falana, who chairs the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond ASCAB, … Read more
The death toll from the stampede in Anambra State has risen to 22. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, who revealed this on Sunday, said the police have commenced an investigation into the incident. He added that those who sustained injuries are receiving medical treatment. “The commissioner of police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, visited … Read more
Anambra State Government has mourned the tragic loss of lives in the stampede that occurred during a rice-sharing event in Okija town in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. While expressing his sympathy, the state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, extended his condolences to the families of the deceased, particularly the women, the … Read more
In light of recent tragic events involving stampedes during philanthropic activities, the Lagos State Government has expressed concern and offered condolences to affected families. Eko Hot Blog reports that to prevent similar incidents of stampede in Lagos, the government urged individuals and organizations planning to distribute items to large gatherings to seek clearance from the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has canceled all his official engagements in Lagos today as a mark of respect for the victims of recent stampedes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 10 people, including children, lost their lives in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, … Read more