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10 people including children die in stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas charity event

  • Ten people, including four children, died in a stampede at a charity event in Nigeria's capital city, according to police spokesman Josephine Adeh.
  • The stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, where over 1,000 people were evacuated, as reported by police.
  • The police announced that prior permission must be obtained for organizing charity events after the stampede, following similar incidents in the country.
  • The current economic hardship under Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has caused frustration, leading to protests and safety concerns at charity events.
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Police in Nigeria say at least 67 people have died in three consecutive days of mass shootings in which people trampled each other to death.

·Budapest, Hungary
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Free food was distributed to the needy in the capital Abuja and in southern Nigeria. The need in the country is so great that dozens of people died in the crush.

·Germany
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In Nigeria, it is customary to distribute food to the poor before Christmas. Such events often attract large crowds.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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In Nigeria, 67 people died in a rush for free food within four days. Such mass panics have become more frequent in recent months. What are the reasons behind them? An overview.

·Germany
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In the West African state, 67 people died within four days while rushing for free food.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
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