Hardship: Many Killed, Others Severely Injured In Anambra Stampede

 

A yet to be ascertain number of persons have been killed, while others severely injured during a stampede that occurred in Anambra State.

It was gathered that the horrible incident happened when a philanthropist, identified as Obi Jackson, from Okiaja community, on Saturday started distributing palliative to members of the town.

An eyewitness was overheard in a viral video making wave on internet, saying: “It’s a pity.

“Poverty is terrible. Assuming these women who met their untimely deaths were not poor, they would not have been there in the first place. God have mercy, and may their souls rest in peace. Amen.”

Another eyewitness said: “These are people who went to share rice at Obi Jackson’s House. We are at Our Ladies now.

“They were trampled to death. Look at them, they went to get a share of Obi Jackson’s rice and they were trampled to death.

“Look at them, including women. They were trampled to death. This person is dead. It’s happening now. Look at many dead bodies everywhere.

“They are at Our Ladies now. Just watch and see. There are many of them, even pregnant women are among them. It’s happening now, 21st December, it’s an abomination.

“Look at them, they are still bringing more people. They said some are still unconscious and they are bringing them too. It’s an abomination.”

Meanwhile, the Spokesman of Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a phone conversation with Channels TV on Saturday.

He said: “Unfortunately, before the event could start, a large number of uncontrolled persons took over the event area which resulted in a stampede.”