This was contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Nnamdi Omoni who confirmed the incident adding that many people sustained injuries and had been rushed to hospital for medical attention.
“I can confirm the incident of this morning, at an event centre, along the Rumuodara axis of the East-West Road, Obio/Akpor LGA, where palliatives were being distributed by INKSNATION, a non-governmental organisation to its registered members from Ikwerre, Emohua and Obio/Akpor local government areas, when suddenly, there was a stampede leading to the death of two people, while some sustained various degrees of injuries, and are currently receiving medical attention”.
The statement, however, said the state Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mukan, has instituted immediate probe into the unfortunate incident with a view to ascertaining the circumstances and bringing persons found culpable to justice, adding that further developments would be communicated accordingly.
However, sources said that no fewer than eight persons may have lost their lives as a result of the incident.
It was gathered that the organisation had invited its registered members to receive their Christmas package at the location, yesterday.
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