Holiday Tragedy in Nigeria: Stampede Death Toll Rises to 32 Amid Charity Food Distributions
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The number of fatalities linked to recent stampedes during Christmas charity events in Nigeria has sharply risen to 32, authorities confirmed this past Sunday. These tragic incidents occurred in both Okija, a town in the southeastern Anambra state, and Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. Overwhelmed by the country’s severe economic strains, crowds desperate for … Read more