A woman has died, and several others were injured in a stampede during an empowerment program organized by the wife of Cross River State Governor, Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, in Ogoja on Thursday.
The deceased, identified as Mary Christiana Oga from Imaje in Yala Local Government Area, was taken to General Hospital, Ogoja, where she was pronounced dead. Several injured victims were also receiving treatment at the hospital.
The incident reportedly occurred as a crowd gathered to collect food and other empowerment items, with the growing number of people triggering a stampede.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Cross River State, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, confirmed the death, saying the command was reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He said police officers and other security personnel responded during the incident.
Akata also stressed the need for proper crowd management, adequate safety measures, and effective coordination at public gatherings.
The office of the governor’s wife had yet to respond to inquiries as of the time of filing this report.
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