20 feared dead in Anambra community as rice distribution causes stampede

Not less than 20 residents of Okija community in Anambra State have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede.

The stampede occurred on Saturday during an event for the distribution of rice.

The cable reports that Charles Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to the Anambra governor, has confirmed the incident.

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

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