Woman dies, several injured in stampede at Cross River First Lady’s empowerment event

A woman has died, while several others sustained critical injuries during a stampede at an empowerment programme organised by Cross River State First Lady, Eyoanwan Otu, in Ogoja.

According to Daily Post, the incident occurred on Thursday as residents scrambled to collect food and other empowerment items distributed at the event.

The deceased, identified as Mary Christiana Oga from Imaje in Yala Local Government Area, was pronounced dead at General Hospital, Ogoja.

Several injured victims were also admitted for treatment.

Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, said:

“The command is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the event.”

“The deceased has been identified as Mary Christiana Oga of Imaje, Yala Local Government Area. She was pronounced dead at the General Hospital, Ogoja,” he said.

Police urged organisers to ensure adequate crowd management and safety arrangements at public gatherings.

The First Lady’s office had yet to comment on the incident as of reporting time.

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