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Ernest Obiejesi

December 22, 2024

Police confirm 22 deaths, open investigation after stampede over Christmas rice in Anambra

The figure was lower than the 28 bodies that hospital workers informed Peoples Gazette were recovered from the tragedy at Obi Jackson Foundation

Ernest Obiejesi and The Nigerian Police
December 21, 2024

Death toll rises to 38 as Nigerians rush for Christmas rice in Anambra, Abuja 

Hospital managers were calling on residents to donate blood amid fears that the available facilities might be inadequate to contain the crisis. 

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Photos from scene of stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Abuja
December 21, 2024

Dozens killed, scores hospitalised in stampede over Christmas rice at Obi Jackson Foundation in Anambra

The incident came days after a similar Christmas charity event turned deadly in Ibadan, killing 35 children. 

Ernest Obiejesi and poor people' photo used to illustrate this story.

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