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Tragedy As Up To 40 People Die In A Stampede At A Church In Port Harcourt – Photos
Loading… Over thirty-one persons have died and others injured in a stampede at a church event in Port Harcourt, Rivers state today, May 28. Members of the public were invited by the Kings Assembly, a church in Port Harcourt to come and get gift items including food. Read Also: Haba Na Only You Dey? Atiku […]
Over thirty-one persons have died and others injured in a stampede at a church event in Port Harcourt, Rivers state today, May 28.
Members of the public were invited by the Kings Assembly, a church in Port Harcourt to come and get gift items including food.
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Some of the beneficiaries arrived yesterday while others arrived as early as 6am at the gate of Polo club which was already flooded with people.
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As soon as the bouncers opened the gate, they all rushed in. However, a stampede happened, resulting in the death of some persons.
Confirming the incident, the acting spokesperson of the state Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said.
”Thirty-one persons for now have been confirmed dead and those injured are responding to treatment. We are investigating to find out what really happened.”
Photo Credit: Getty