Many persons have today been wounded in an alleged stampede in Anambra State.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command. Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday at Okija.
According to the police statement, Preliminary information revealed that the incident occurred when a known philanthropist from the Okiaja community, on his yearly schedule activities, was distributing some palliatives to the members of the community to provide succour to the less privileged.
It added that unfortunately, before the event could start, a large number of uncontrolled persons took over the event area which resulted in a stampede.
However, in the video later seen by newsmen, the victims were seen lying on the floor beside coffins almost lifeless.
