Anambra: Rice Distribution Causes Stampede, Many Feared Dead  – The Reflector Newspaper
Friday, August 29, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact
The Reflector Newspaper
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Sport
  • Crime
  • Others
    • Education
    • Economy
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Style
    • Health
    • Interview
    • Love & Relationships
    • Technology
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
The Reflector Newspaper
Home Economy

Anambra: Rice Distribution Causes Stampede, Many Feared Dead 

Ifeanyi Uzoechiena by Ifeanyi Uzoechiena
December 21, 2024
in Economy, News
0
Hunters Rescue Siblings From Kidnappers Den In Anambra
0
SHARES
6
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on WhatsAppShare on TelegramSend to Email

An unconfirmed number of residents of Okija community in Anambra State have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede.

Newsmen understands that the stampede occurred on Saturday morning during an event for the distribution of rice.

Related posts

BREAKING: New Minimum Wage Payment Begins From July 29 – FG

NLC Demands N150,000 Minimum Wage For Lagos Workers

August 29, 2025
We’re Under Attack – NNPC Boss

NNPC Was Losing N500m Monthly At PH Refinery When I Took Over – Ojulari

August 29, 2025

 

Victims of the stampede are mostly women.

According to sources at the scene, lifeless bodies laying on the ground after the incident.

Some victims have reportedly been taken to nearby hospitals.

Charles Aburime, the chief press secretary to the Anambra governor, confirmed the incident when contacted.

Aburime said the state government is monitoring the situation and would soon release a statement.

The incident is coming a few days after over 35 people, mostly children, died during a stampede at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The Anambra stampede is the second rice distribution-related mishap in 2024.

In March, some students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, were killed in a stampede during the distribution of rice donated by the state government.

 

The Cable

Tags: Anambra StateRice distributionStampede

The Reflector Newspaper's newsletters cover a variety of topics, from daily news to lifestyle content, markets info to medical news. Subscribe to get the latest information.

Unsubscribe
Previous Post

Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LG Officials

Next Post

JUST IN: Tinubu Scrap Events To Honour Victims Of Abuja, Anambra Stampedes

Next Post
FULL SPEECH: Tinubu’s Message to Nigerians On Nationwide Hunger Protest

JUST IN: Tinubu Scrap Events To Honour Victims Of Abuja, Anambra Stampedes

RECOMMENDED NEWS

EFCC Arrests 3 Suspected Vote Buyers In Edo Governorship Election

$680,000 Fraud: EFCC Arraigns MD In Lagos

4 months ago
Senator Husain Promises Better Osun, Celebrates Legacy Of June 12

Senator Husain Promises Better Osun, Celebrates Legacy Of June 12

3 months ago
INEC To Give By-Election Winners Certificates Of Return Thursday

I’m Not In Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch – Alaafin

1 week ago
2nd Anniversary: Nigeria On Path To Prosperity – Deputy Senate President

Constitution Review: Senate Will Reflect Nigerians Will, Not Impose – Barau

1 month ago

FOLLOW US

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

  • Business
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Style
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Love & Relationships
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Politics
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Uncategorized

BROWSE BY TOPICS

#EndBadGovernance protest 2027 Elections ADC Ademola Adeleke Akpabio Alaafin Of Oyo APC Atiku Bola Tinubu Buhari By-Elections CBEX Coalition Dangote Refinery Defection Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Economic Hardship EFCC Emergency Rule Federal Government of Nigeria Fubara Fuel Price Fuel Price Hike Gunmen INEC JAMB Natasha Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Nnamdi Kanu NNPC NNPCL NYSC Olubadan PDP Peter Obi President Ahmed Bola Tinubu Rivers Administrator Rivers Assembly Rivers Crisis Senate Tinubu UTME VeryDarkMan WAEC Wike

POPULAR NEWS

  • Congo’s President Daughter’s Bedroom Surfaces Online

    Congo’s President Daughter’s Bedroom Surfaces Online

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Economy Bleeds As Naira Hits Record Low With N72.58 Depreiciation Against Dollar

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Old Naira Notes Remain Valid – CBN

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Gospel Actress, Flora Of Abattoir Movie Series Is Dead

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • JUST IN: FCT Minister Wike Leads Eid-El-Fitr Homage To President Tinubu Amid Death Rumors

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
The Reflector Newspaper

Our mission at The Reflector Newspaper is to cultivate a dynamic digital space where truth, integrity, and diversity thrive.

Follow us on social media:

Recent News

  • NLC Demands N150,000 Minimum Wage For Lagos Workers
  • PDP Considering Jonathan, Obi For 2027 Presidential Ticket – Bala Mohammed
  • NNPC Was Losing N500m Monthly At PH Refinery When I Took Over – Ojulari
  • Tinubu Speaks On Reasons For Foreign Trips

Category

  • Business
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Style
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Love & Relationships
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Politics
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Uncategorized

Recent News

BREAKING: New Minimum Wage Payment Begins From July 29 – FG

NLC Demands N150,000 Minimum Wage For Lagos Workers

August 29, 2025
PDP Considering Jonathan, Obi For 2027 Presidential Ticket – Bala Mohammed

PDP Considering Jonathan, Obi For 2027 Presidential Ticket – Bala Mohammed

August 29, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

Copyright © 2024 The Reflector Newspaper. Website designed by Mavens Designs.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
  • Login
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Sport
  • Crime
  • Others
    • Education
    • Economy
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Style
    • Health
    • Interview
    • Love & Relationships
    • Technology

Copyright © 2024 The Reflector Newspaper. Website designed by Mavens Designs.

Verified by MonsterInsights