A tragic stampede has claimed the lives of an unspecified number of residents in Okija, Anambra State, reports say.

The incident occurred on Saturday morning during a yuletide rice distribution event, TheCable reported.
The incident is said to have happened at the residence of a prominent Okija native, who is also a popular businessman.

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