Cross River: Woman dies in stampede at empowerment event
The police in Cross River State have confirmed the death of a woman following a stampede at an empowerment programme organised by the wife of the state governor, Mrs Eyoanwan Otu, in Ogoja on Thursday. The command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Calabar. According to him, […]
In Cross River State, Nigeria, a woman named Mary Oga died after a stampede broke out during an empowerment event organized by the wife of the state governor, Mrs. Eyoanwan Otu, in Ogoja on Thursday. Two other women were rescued and taken to General Hospital Ogoja for medical care, but Oga was later pronounced dead. The incident occurred at 3:30pm during the event, which was attended by Mrs. Otu and her entourage.
The stampede is believed to have begun as people rushed to collect items available at the event. Police and other security personnel responded to restore order. The police command is currently investigating the incident, including the sequence of events and the response to the crowd. The Commissioner of Police, Ajo Ordue, has expressed condolences to Oga's family and wished the surviving victim a swift recovery.
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