The Nigeria Police has warned against unorganised and indiscriminate sharing of palliatives to the needy during this Christmas celebration. The Force Public Relation Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi gave the warning while briefing journalists in Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
FPRO Adejobi said the warning follows a series of tragic incidents that highlight the urgent need for a more structured and effective approach to delivering aid to vulnerable communities and the needy.
“The IGP raised concerns about the unorganised distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country during this festive period,”
Adejobi lamented.
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, another tragedy struck at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, in a similar stampede that occurred during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals, which led to the death of 10 persons, leaving many others injured.
A similar incident also occurred at Okija, Ihiala local government area of Anambra State, at a palliative distribution set up by a philanthropist identified as Obi Jackson, which led to the death of several individuals.
It would also be recalled that on December 18, 2024, a tragic incident had occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a stampede at a children’s funfair resulted in the deaths of at least 35 children and left many others critically injured. ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
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