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Speaker 1: Brefra Group whole identified themselves as Bafan Provincial Government. BPG

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has called on relevant authorities, including Chief Earnest Obgency of

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Obi Jackson Foundation to compensate Christmas stampede victims, especially relatives

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of more than twenty persons that died on the twenty

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first of December twenty twenty four during rice and other

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gift items sharing process at Okija Community in Ihyala Local

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Government area of Anambra State. Media reports had in that

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over twenty percents died in the stampede that took place

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at the gates of the Obi Jackson Center in Amaranta

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area of the Okija community where the twenty five kilograms

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rise sharing events including vegetable and cash was held. The victims,

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according to residents, were particularly middle aged women, the elderly

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and children and the were stampeded upon as the struggle

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to get entrance at the gate amid a very large crowd.

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In line with some of the videos posted online, Obi

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Jackson Foundation, in the statement shortly after the incident, stated

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that due to the heartbreaking events earlier yesterday, the twenty

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first of December twenty twenty four, surrounding the recent rights

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sharing tragedy. The Obi Jackson Foundation has warned the difficult

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decision to cancel this year’s Christmas celebration for the Okija Children,

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which was later to have been held on December twenty fourth,

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twenty twenty four at the community. Our hearts go out

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to those affected by the incident earlier yesterday. Despite the

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heart breaking incident, we’re tenfold for the peaceful departure of

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all attendees. Our thoughts are with those affected and we

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believe it’s vital to prioritize human and support for the

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community at this time. We look forward to continuing our

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work for the well being of Okija in the new year.

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The Obi Jackson Foundation is committed to ensuring the safety

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of all who join our events and stance with the

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community in the difficult time. The VIPG, in a press

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statement issued on Sunday by the group spokesperson, who identified

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himself as Captain Geoffrey Ahamuffuna, in charge of Newi Province

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of the Birfra Group Media and Communications, said that the

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Christmas gift sharing tragedy is evident that the Federal Government

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of Nigeria lacks visionary policy and willness to cop corruption.

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That are causing the people untold hardship. The Biafran Provincial

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Government BPG, Government of the States of Biafra with a

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deep sense of a great commiserate with the families and

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friends of the deceased and a quick recovery to those hospitalized.

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Due to the stampede for Christmas Rise being showed by

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the Obijakson Foundation in Okija, he here Allered District of

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Unewi Province, the disastrous events involving the loss of several

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lives and scots injured occurred on the twenty first of

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December twenty twenty four at the Amaranta Stadium, Okija. The

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event to share Rise for the Christmas season resulted to

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a stampede as there is increase in the number of

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less privilege in the society who we’re eager to partake

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in the relief material. The extreme poverty and hunger crisis

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prevalent in the Nigeria occupied territories is due to the

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rising cost of living exeperated by the lack of visionary

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policy for the economy and the corrupt practices by the

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occupying government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Though the

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Omijatsen Foundation is known for its philanthropic efforts in the

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women and child health care, prison welfare and others. Hence,

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there is need for the indigenous peoples in Okija community

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to be self sufficient and self reliant to avoid the

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need for food stop palliative. This is achievable through the

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mechanized funding policy as established in the Military Civil Converged

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administrated by the Viafran Supreme Military Council of Administration b

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SMCA of the Viafran Provincial Government BPG, Government of the

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State of Bafra, Chief earnest Om Agency of Obi Jackson

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Foundation should as a matter of priority en devol to

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compensate the victims of the stampede and also communicate with

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the Government of the States of Bilfra for a discipline

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and self marjoles to avoid another tragic occurrings. The leader

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of the Bilfra group identified as Major Chikudu Uafo Newi

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Provincial Administrators stated according to the press release. Meanwhile, Byrista

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Peter Ekomei, the founder Peter Ekohmed Development Foundation and NNPP

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Senatorial Aspirant An ang result in the statement said it

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is with heavy heart that I received the news of

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the stampede that occurred in Okija in hal A local

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Government area on Saturday, December twenty first, twenty twenty four,

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where several innocent lives were lost at a charity event

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organized by the Obi Jackson Foundation. I commiserate with the

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families of those who lost their lives in this ugly

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incident that cast a dark shadow on a load of

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annual charity program organized with good intention. I am deeply

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sadden that families who were joyfully hoping to celebrate Christmas

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have suddenly been thrown into mornings simply because they wanted

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to benefit from the foundation’s free rise distribution. With similar

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sad events reported to have occurred in other parts of

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the country, it brings to notice the need for charity

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events organizers to apply better strategy in distribution of items,

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particularly at this time that the country’s economic situation has

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onceen the standard of living of many citizens. I condron

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with the people of Okija an Ihala local Government area

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over the unfortunate incident and pray for the peaceful repose

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of the souls of the deceased. May the families affected

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be consoled at the very difficult moment. Airmen an Ambrassted

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Governor Charles Chikuma Soludo, in a press twenty four hours

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after the incident, stated that I am deeply sadened by

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the tragedy of lives in the stampede that occurred during

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an event in Okija, we here a local government area.

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My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the deceased,

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especially the vulnerable ones who lost their lives in this

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unfortunate incident. We have initiated a thorough investigation into the

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circumstances surrounding the stampede and will work closely with relevant

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agencies to ensure that any negligence or laxnes in certain

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protocols are addressed. Let’s prioritize the safety and well bell

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of our people, especially during charitable activities. We must do

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better to prevent such tragedies from happening again. May the

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source of the departed rest in peace and why we

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find strength in this difficult time. President Bolla unmaintainable in

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the condolence message and Christmas Their message to the victims

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in Okija and other parts of the country where similar

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incident occurred stand in Coote. Thus they are fellows Nigerians

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on this joyous Christmas Day, I extend my heartfelt Britains

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to Christians across Nigeria and world world as we celebrate

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the birth of Jesus Christ. As narrated in the Holy Scriptures.

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Christmas embodies the fulfillment of divine prophecy and symbolizes the

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triumph of love, peace and unity. It is a poignant

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reminder that light can image even in the darkest times,

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bringing solace and hope. This belief resonates with people of

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all faiths. Indeed, God is with us. Recent tragic events

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in ibadun, O, Kija and Abuja depre sadden us and

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our thoughts are with those who continue to suffer from

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these heartbreaking incidents. We ender state prayer that such misfortunes

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do not revisit our families and communities, and that the

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lives of innocence are never again caught shorts. I offer

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my deepest sympathies to the families and during pain and

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lost this year, whether from floods, fires or accidents, when

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we all find comfort and solace in our faith, the

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support of loved ones, and the abiding presence of Jesus Christ,

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our compassionate and merciful God, stands with the weak, the

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broken hearted, and the sick. As we celebrate this blessed season,

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let us be mindful of those passing difficulties. They are

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not far from us, our neighbors, family members, and the

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people we encounter daily, whether in places of worship, markets, offices,

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or board rooms. Kindness transcends financial status. Those with modest

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means and those with abundance need a smile or a

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world of encouragement. We must also honor our brave truths

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who risk their lives to self guard our nation. They

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resolve our prayers and stealth first support. Let us extend

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similar support and prayers to our nations leaders. With your backing,

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we can serve our country diligently and strive for prosperity.

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Nigeria is on a promising path of restoration and progress,

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with every indication pointing toward a bright future. In the

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spirit of this season, let us renew our hope and

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believe in the prosperous Nigeria. For those traveling during this

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festive period, I wish you save Johnny’s rest Assured. The

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government is taking all necessary steps to ensure our transportation

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roots are secure and convenient. We also provide free trend

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services and subsidized road transport costs on one hundred and

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forty four roots nationwide to ease your travels. Weish you

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all a merry Christmas and the joyous and prosperous New Year.

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Borna Unmattlabu, President Federal Republic of Nigeria, said Marista Ifan,

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your age of four, former led counsel to the legal

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team of Munadikani, the the Ten Indigenous People of Bafra

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I pop leader, also reacting to the Okija incident, said,

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the recent stampede at a rise sharing event in Okija,

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an umbrastate, which claimed multiple lives, is a profound trudgedy

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that undus caused the fragility of life and the critical

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need for effective crowd management during such events. The hunting

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images of the deceased have deeply shaken me. Sounded as

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a somber reminder of the importance of safety in public gatherings.

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My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the victims.

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Lusen loved once in such a heartbreaking manner is an

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unimaginable pain, and I pray to find the strength to

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endure these immen’s laws. As the season of giving continues.

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I dge individuals, organizations and foundations organizing charitable events to

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prioritize safety above everything else. Proper planning, stringent, crowd controlled

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my jules and proactive risk assessments are non negotiable to

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ensure that acts of kindness do not inadvertently lead to sorrow.

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Let us learn from this painful incidents and commit to

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safeguarding lives as we extend generosity. Nigeria Police falls in

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the statement warned and stated that they inspect a generally

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of police. Ig PI Kayode Adelu Agmitokun has raised serious

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concerns about the unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief items

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in the country during this festive period. Netreald is worrisome

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and calls for urgent concerns to save the lives of

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citizens of this country, especially the vulnerable youths and the elderly.

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This warning follows a series of tragic incidents that highlight

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the urgent need for a more structured and effective approach

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to delivering a vulnerable communities and members of the public

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in general. It will be recalled that on the eighteenth

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of December twenty twenty four, a tragic incident had occurred

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in Ibadon Oil State, where is stampede as a children’s

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found fair resulted in the deaths of at least thirty

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five children and left many others critically injured. In the

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early hours of today, the twenty first of December twenty

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twenty four, another tragedy struck at the Holy Trinity Catholic

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Church might March in a similar stampede that occurred during

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the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

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This unfortunate incident led to the death of ten individuals,

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leaving many others injured. A similar incident also occurred at Okija,

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a Hyala local government a number state, at a palliative

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distribution set up by a philanthropist identified as Ovid Jackson,

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which led to the death of several individuals. At the moment,

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three persons have been confounded then, while many injured have

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been taken to various hospitals for adequate treatment. The IGP

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emphasized the dangers posed to public sefety during this unorganized

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distributions and conference sets of by groups, individuals and NGOs,

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including the potential for stampedes and other incidents that could

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endangered lives the lack of a well defined plan for

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distributing palliatives has resulted in chaos, leading to long lines

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and unnecessary confrontations among citizens seeking assistants. In light of

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these developments, the IGP has called on government officials, community leaders,

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and non governmental organizations to work collaboratively towards establishing a

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comprehensive and organized framework for distributing palliatives. The IGP has

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hereby warned groups and organizers of similar events to ensure

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the involvement of security agencies, as negligence on their part

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is criminal and would not be overlooked as provided for

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Instection one hundred and ninety six of the Penel Code

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and Section three hundred and forty four of the Criminal

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Code Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In addition,

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the IGP has encouraged the general public who would want

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to benefit from such distributions to trade with caution, prioritizing

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their safety to avoid onfocing calamities. The Nigeria Police Force

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raiteriates its commitment to supporting efforts and that creating a

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severe and more structured environment for n distribution in our communities.

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Collaborating with relevant stackholders, The first aids to prevent future

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tragedies and ensure such processes as similar as the IGP

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has ordered the Commissioners of the affected States to carry

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out thoral investigations into these ogly incidences for further legal actions.

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The Inspector General of Police therefore sympathizes with the bereived

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families and wishes those injured quick recovery. The first spokesperson,

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although we were at ajervistated in press release fast walk

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on Levi Bread you prenis in the mortgages Alway