Okija Stampede: Tears as Anambra Police Share Death Figure of Unfortunate Incident [Video]

• The police have confirmed that 22 people died in the Okija Christmas rice stampede which happened on Saturday, December 21
• The figure was made known by the state command public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement obtained by Legit.ng on Sunday, December 22
• In the statement, the police vowed to protect vulnerable populations and foster a sense of security

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and security matters.

Okija, Anambra state – The police in Anambra have disclosed that 22 people were killed during a stampede in Okija, Ihiala local government area (LGA) of the state.

Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson in Anambra, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday morning, December 22, obtained by Legit.ng.

The 22 …