Tag: Stampede
Falana Links Deadly Nigerian Stampedes to Negligence and Poverty
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has decried the loss of over 105 lives in stampedes during food and cash distribution events in Nigeria, attributing [more…]
IGP Orders Investigation Into Abuja, Anambra Food Distribution Stampedes
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a probe into the stampede at a food distribution event in Abuja and Anambra State. [more…]
Tinubu Cancels Official Engagements to Honor Victims of Tragic Stampede
President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has cancelled his official events in Lagos owing to multiple stampedes during food distribution campaigns in Abuja and Anambra [more…]
Tragic Abuja Stampede Leaves 10 Dead, Police Advocate for Public Safety
Not less than 10 persons have died, while many were reported injured in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on [more…]
Oyo Arrests Organizer of Funfair Where 30 Children Died in Ibadan
The Oyo State Government has arrested the organizer of a funfair where not less than 30 Children died during a stampede. Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed [more…]
One Killed, Dozens Injured In Rwanda Vote Rally Stampede
One person died and dozens were injured during a stampede at President Paul Kagame’s campaign rally, Rwanda’s national broadcaster reported, ahead of a vote widely [more…]
Stampede Kills 37 During Army Recruitment In Congo
Thirty-seven youths were killed in a stampede overnight during an army recruitment drive in a stadium in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, [more…]
Nine Dead In El Salvador Stadium Stamped
Nine people were killed Saturday stampede at an El Salvador stadium where soccer fans had gathered to watch a local tournament, police said. “The [more…]
