A girl, Mary Christiana Oga of Imaje, Yala Local Government Area, has been confirmed lifeless, whereas several others had been critically injured in a stampede through the distribution of empowerment gadgets, together with meals, at a programme organised by Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, wife of Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, in Ogoja on Thursday.
The victims had been rushed to the General Hospital, Ogoja, the place medical doctors pronounced Christiana lifeless.
DAILY POST experiences that several others had been receiving therapy at the hospital as of final night time.
The state police command confirmed the girl’s demise.
According to eyewitnesses, the group reportedly continued to swell as residents scrambled to acquire the empowerment gadgets, ensuing within the stampede.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, stated the circumstances surrounding the incident had been being reviewed.
He defined that law enforcement officials and different safety personnel responded through the stampede.
“The command is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the occasion.
“The deceased has been recognized as Mary Christiana Oga of Imaje, Yala Local Government Area. She was pronounced lifeless at the General Hospital, Ogoja,” he stated.
Akata stated the police had constantly emphasised the significance of correct crowd administration, ample security preparations and efficient coordination at public gatherings.
Officials of the Cross River State First Lady’s workplace had but to reply to inquiries as of the time of submitting this report.
