The death toll from the stampede in Anambra State has risen to 22, the local authorities said on Sunday. Spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the police have commenced an investigation into the incident. Ikenga, a Superintendent of Police, said those who sustained injuries are receiving medical treatment.

Nigerian police say the death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events has increased from 13 to 32

Authorities in Nigeria say 10 people, including four children, have been killed in a stampede in the capital city as a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a local church at a Chr