“Avoidable Tragedy”: Sheu Sanni Condemns Fatal Stampede in Anambra [Video]

• A tragic stampede in Okija, Anambra State, claimed multiple lives and injured many, raising concerns about safety at public events in Nigeria
• Similar incidents recently occurred in Ibadan and Abuja, involving overcrowded funfair and charity events, respectively
• The recurring tragedies have led to calls for stricter crowd control measures and better planning to prevent avoidable disasters

A devastating stampede at a public event in Okija, Anambra State, has left the nation in mourning.

The incident, which occurred during a community gathering, claimed multiple lives and injured several others, underscoring the recurring issues of crowd control and safety at public events in Nigeria.

Senator Sanni reacts to tragedy

Reacting to the tragedy, Sani Sheu, a prominent social commentator, described it as an “avoidable national tragedy.”

In a tweet that captured the emotions of many Nigerians, Sheu lamented:

“The Anambra Okija stampede is an avoidable national tragedy. The sight …